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    Critical SonicOS Vulnerability Affects SonicWall Firewall Appliances
    SonicWall has released security updates to contain a critical flaw across multiple firewall appliances that could be weaponized by an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Tracked as CVE-2022-22274 (CVSS score: 9.4), the issue has been described as a stack-based buffer overflow in the web management interface of SonicOS that  ( 2 min )
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    MIT, Amazon, TSMC, ASML and friends to work on non-planet-killing AI hardware
    Program co-lead tells us 'energy efficiency is the greatest need' Big names in tech are collaborating with academics to develop energy-optimized machine-learning and quantum-computing systems under the MIT AI Hardware Program, an initiative announced on Tuesday. …  ( 8 min )
    Detailed: Critical hijacking bugs that took months to patch in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT
    SQL injection, race condition, bad cryptographic check pave way for infrastructure network takeovers SentinelOne this week detailed a handful of bugs, including two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities, it found in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT.…  ( 10 min )
    Detailed: Critical hijacking bugs that took months to patch in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT
    SQL injection, race condition, bad cryptographic check pave way for infrastructure network takeovers SentinelOne this week detailed a handful of bugs, including two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities, it found in Microsoft Azure Defender for IoT.…  ( 10 min )
    SPAC sponsors could soon be held liable for over-hyping to investors
    US watchdog may do something about so-called blank-check IPO capers The US Securities and Exchange Commission is said to be preparing to adopt rules that would make those overseeing special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) liable for financial exaggerations to investors.…  ( 8 min )
    Asus GPU prices to tumble by up to 25% as US lifts tariffs
    Other manufacturers may follow after import duties passed onto gamers, enthusiasts The US government's lifting of import tariffs on graphics cards from China has already led to a drop in some prices in America.…  ( 9 min )
    Mutating Verblecon malware in illicit cryptomining ... so far
    Symantec team warns ransomware and spying could be next Internet fiends are using a relatively new piece of a malicious code dubbed Verblecon to install cryptominers on infected computers. …  ( 9 min )
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    Webbrowser Chrome: Version 100 ist da
    Googles hundertste Version von Chrome ist da. Zu den wichtigsten Neuerungen zählt die Option, Browser-Fenster unterschiedlichen physischen Monitoren zuzuweisen.  ( 3 min )
    Samsung und Western Digital arbeiten zusammen an Zoned Storage
    Eine ungewöhnliche Kooperation: Samsung und Western Digital arbeiten zusammen. Zwar nicht an gemeinsamen Produkten, aber an Standards zum Thema Zoned Storage.  ( 3 min )

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    Google Chrome 100 released with new features, icon, and more
    Google has released Chrome 100 today, March 29th, 2022, to the Stable desktop channel, and it includes a new logo, security improvements, development features, and more. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Mars Stealer malware pushed via OpenOffice ads on Google
    A newly launched information-stealing malware variant called Mars Stealer is rising in popularity, and threat analysts are now spotting the first notable large-scale campaigns employing it. [...]  ( 4 min )
    $620 million in crypto stolen from Axie Infinity's Ronin bridge
    A hacker has stolen almost $620 million in Ethereum and USDC tokens from Axie Infinity's Ronin network bridge, making it possibly the largest crypto hack in history. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Shutterfly discloses data breach after Conti ransomware attack
    Online retail and photography manufacturing platform Shutterfly has disclosed a data breach that exposed employee information after threat actors stole data during a Conti ransomware attack. [...]  ( 3 min )
    FTC sues Intuit for misleading TurboTax 'free tax filing' ads
    Today, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Intuit, the maker of tax preparation software TurboTax, over deceptive advertising campaigns pitching free tax filing products that millions couldn't use. [...]  ( 3 min )
    FBI warns election officials of credential phishing attacks
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US election officials on Tuesday of an ongoing and widespread phishing campaign trying to steal their credentials since at least October 2021. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers use modified MFA tool against Indian govt employees
    A new campaign from the hacking group tracked as APT36, aka 'Transparent Tribe' or' Mythic Leopard,' has been discovered using new custom malware and entry vectors in attacks against the Indian government. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA warns of attacks targeting Internet-connected UPS devices
    In a joint advisory with the Department of Energy, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned U.S. organizations today to secure Internet-connected UPS devices from ongoing attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Wyze Cam flaw lets hackers remotely access your saved videos
    A Wyze Cam internet camera vulnerability allows unauthenticated, remote access to videos and images stored on local memory cards and has remained unfixed for almost three years. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Consistency in password resets helps block credential theft
    As important as end user training and message filtering may be, there is a third method that tip the odds in their favor. Because phishing attacks often come disguised as password reset emails, it is important to handle password resets in a way that makes it obvious that email messages are not part of the password reset process. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Sophos warns critical firewall bug is being actively exploited
    British-based cybersecurity vendor Sophos warned that a recently patched Sophos Firewall bug allowing remote code execution (RCE) is now actively exploited in attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Europol dismantles massive call center investment scam operation
    Europol has announced the arrest of 108 people suspected of being involved in an international call center operation that tricked victims into investment scams. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Verblecon malware loader used in stealthy crypto mining attacks
    Security researchers are warning of a relatively new malware loader, that they track as Verblecon, which is sufficiently complex and powerful for rannsomware and erespionage attacks, although it is currently used for low-reward attacks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 KB5011563 update fixes SMB, DirectX blue screens
    Microsoft has released the optional KB5011563 cumulative update preview for Windows 11, with fixes for stop errors triggering blue screens of death (BSOD) and other issues. [...]  ( 5 min )
    CISA warns orgs to patch actively exploited Chrome, Redis bugs
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal civilian agencies to patch a Google Chome zero-day and a critical Redis vulnerability actively exploited in the wild within the next three weeks. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    Man arrested, accused of trying to track woman using Apple Watch attached to car
    Cops say they saw gadget added at family safety center A Tennessee man was arrested on Friday for allegedly trying to track his partner by attaching an Apple Watch to her car to monitor her whereabouts.…  ( 9 min )
    FTC sues Intuit for false advertising, says 'free' TurboTax isn't always free
    Folks fill out online forms only to be told to upgrade to paid versions Intuit, makers of the tax-filing software TurboTax, deceives folks with false advertising and claims its product is free to use when it isn't always free, the US Federal Trade Commission claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday.…  ( 9 min )
    TrendForce: AWS to give Arm a leg up to 22% of datacenter servers by 2025
    Cloud giant's Graviton forcing the hand of rivals, according to analysts The increasing adoption of Arm-compatible processors by cloud service providers is expected to grow the CPU architecture's penetration rate in datacenter servers to 22 percent by 2025, according to a report by Taiwan-based research firm TrendForce.…  ( 9 min )
    TrendForce: AWS to give Arm a leg up to 22% of datacenter servers by 2025
    Cloud giant's Graviton forcing the hand of rivals, according to analysts The increasing adoption of Arm-compatible processors by cloud service providers is expected to grow the CPU architecture's penetration rate in datacenter servers to 22 percent by 2025, according to a report by Taiwan-based research firm TrendForce.…  ( 9 min )
    Oracle adds autoML to its MySQL HeatWave service
    As with analytics, so with ML – we're keeping everything in the box, says Big Red Oracle has added autoML, real-time elasticity, and price-performance trade-offs to Heatwave, the analytics engine it piggybacks on MySQL transactional database.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft backtracks on lack of easy Windows browser choice
    Optional update finally adds one-click default app selection to Windows 11 The latest set of optional cumulative updates for Windows 11 contains an unlisted addition that users have been clamoring for since the OSes release: A one-click default browser change. …  ( 8 min )
    Linux kernel patch from Google speeds up server shutdowns
    First world problems: Too many NVMe drives, not enough seconds to spare A new Linux kernel patch from a Google engineer resolves a problem caused by a condition that many of us might quite like to experience – having too many NVMe drives.…  ( 8 min )
    Arm sees support path to heterogeneous compute
    Toward making software development 'frictionless' over multiple processors, accelerators Arm says heterogeneous compute architectures – those with a mix of CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, and other processor types – pose a challenge for software developers, and greater multi-architecture support is needed to address this.…  ( 8 min )
    Mnuchin's private equity firm buys security startup Zimperium for $525m
    Mnuchin to be board chair of Softbank-backed security startup Zimperium Former US Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin's private equity firm has announced its plans to buy a controlling stake in a mobile cybersecurity company for more than half a billion dollars.…  ( 8 min )
    Rolling Rhino: A rolling-release remix of Ubuntu
    It may have an official-sounding name but it's a community effort Rolling Rhino is a new community remix of Ubuntu, but with a unique twist: it has a whole new release model, rather than just a different desktop.…  ( 8 min )
    Ukraine security agency shutters Russian disinformation bot farms
    Operators used social media to distort status of fighting, instill panic in residents Ukraine's security agency has shut down five bot farms since the start of Russia's invasion of the country almost five weeks ago, slowing down a Russian operation designed to spread disinformation in the war-torn country and to sow panic among its frightened residents.…  ( 8 min )
    DoJ to Congress: Thumbs up for big tech antitrust bill
    Stopping Amazon, Google, others from prioritizing own products and services A letter from the Department of Justice to Congress makes it clear where the Biden administration stands on antitrust legislation targeting big tech: They're all for it.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft targets multicloud with Arc-enabled Azure Stack HCI
    Aims for consistent management across public and private clouds Microsoft has unveiled a public preview of Arc-enabled Azure Stack HCI.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia releases $1,999, 8K-capable GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU
    The GPU giant says it's for the 'most ambitious users' Nvidia is finally releasing its latest monster of a graphics processor, the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti GPU, which it said will super-power content creation applications and enable 8K gaming, assuming you're willing to part with a couple thousand dollars.…  ( 8 min )
    HSBC taps IBM to explore quantum for financial applications
    Interesting blue sky research aims to put the quant in quantum, although progress in sector isn't rapid IBM is working with HSBC bank to explore potential applications for quantum computing in financial services.…  ( 8 min )
    Three Twilio developers charged with insider trading
    Crew alleged to have banked over $1m thanks to pandemic-induced usage bumps Some might wish they could go back to the onset of the pandemic and invest in online communication tools. The problem for three software developers facing charges of insider trading is that they worked for one of these companies.…  ( 8 min )
    The wild world of non-C operating systems
    You can't fool me, young man. It's C all the way down! Believe it or not, not everything is based on C. There are current, shipping, commercial OSes written before C was invented, and now others in both newer and older languages that don't involve C at any level or layer.…  ( 11 min )
    Cybercrooks target students with fake job opportunities
    Legit employers don't normally send a check before you've started – or ask you to send money to a Bitcoin address Scammers appear to be targeting university students looking to kickstart their careers, according to research from cybersecurity biz Proofpoint.…  ( 9 min )
    Celonis buys German process miner with Power BI links in $100m deal
    Move follows Microsoft's own tools to find out how things are really done Celonis has bought Process Analytics Factory (PAF), a firm that integrates its technology with Microsoft's Power BI platform, in a deal said to be worth $100m.…  ( 8 min )
    Dev rigs up receipt printer to spit out GitHub issues
    Not the first time the letters POS have been associated with someone's repo Sometimes the best things are the most simple. A case in point: sending GitHub issues to an old thermal POS printer via a Raspberry Pi.…  ( 9 min )
    Tech vendors to get 18-month insight into UK govt IT spending
    Playbook on how to sell into market worth tens of billions The UK government has published a guide to public-sector technology procurement which promises to offer vendors insight into forthcoming technology spending in the £46bn ($60bn) market.…  ( 9 min )
    Chinese drone-maker DJI denies aiding Russia's Ukraine invasion
    German retailer stops selling flying cameras from firm the US labels an arm of China's government Chinese drone-maker DJI has denied multiple allegations it has aided Russia's military during the illegal invasion of Ukraine – an extraordinary claim, as the firm has previously come to the attention of US authorities for leaking data and aiding human rights abuses.…  ( 9 min )
    Hospitals to use startup's AI tech to predict A&E traffic
    Software will figure out number of beds needed – up to three weeks ahead At least 100 NHS trusts in England are to start using machine-learning software to predict the number of patients expected to be admitted to Accident and Emergency departments each day.…  ( 9 min )
    Beijing to build Communist training college in a metaverse
    Of course it will officially be massively popular – regardless of how many actually use it China's top government officials have a new space to meet and "build the [Chinese Communist] Party": a custom-built metaverse.…  ( 9 min )
    Inspur starts selling Chinese web giant's in-house servers
    JD.com's own servers, sold by the rackful, using cold plate cooling tech to tease possible 1.1 PUE Chinese kit-maker to the stars, Inspur Technologies, and local e-commerce titan JD.com have started jointly offering servers – the very kit the web bazaar uses in production.…  ( 9 min )
    IcedID malware, in the hijacked email thread, with the insecure Exchange servers
    Windows backdoor shows off some interesting techniques Cyber-criminals are using compromised Microsoft Exchange servers to spam out emails designed to infect people's PCs with IcedID,…  ( 10 min )
    China's top e-tailer sends sacked staff a 'graduation certificate'
    Massive job losses reported across Middle Kingdom's tech sector China's big tech companies are making deep job cuts, and at least one is framing them as "graduation" from the company.…  ( 9 min )
    Google resumes shoveling stuff into its 'Privacy Sandbox'
    Chrome trials scheduled for FLEDGE and Topics APIs Google is preparing another round of tests for the latest iteration of its purportedly private-preserving ad technology, after last year's Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC) experiment revealed the need for further refinement.…  ( 10 min )
    TSMC, Samsung want slice of America's $52b chip subsidies
    Don't forget about our big stateside expansion plans, say Asian foundries Contract chip manufacturers TSMC and Samsung Electronics reportedly want to ensure they can receive some part of the $52 billion in subsidies the United States plans to use to expand the country's chipmaking footprint.…  ( 8 min )
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    European Chips Act: Sofortmaßnahmen gegen Lieferengpässe umstritten
    Die EU-Kommission will mit dem geplanten Chips-Gesetz massiv Investitionen fördern. Mitgliedsstaaten und die Industrie sehen noch Bedarf zum Nachjustieren.  ( 5 min )
    Chatkontrolle: Informatiker und IT-Verbände gegen EU-weite Massenüberwachung
    In einem offenen Brief warnt der CEPIS-Dachverband nationaler Informatikvereinigungen vor "Client-Side Scanning" und fordert ein Recht auf Verschlüsselung.  ( 3 min )
    Frontier: Der nächste verspätete Supercomputer, dieses Mal mit AMD-Hardware
    Der 1,5 Exaflops starke Supercomputer Frontier geht erst 2023 vollständig ans Netz. Bis dahin gibt es den Mini-Ableger Crusher.  ( 3 min )
    Mit Technik zu mehr Privatsphäre in der digitalen Arbeitswelt
    Das Arbeiten zu Hause mit Chat- und Video-Tools lässt die Grenzen zwischen Beruf und Privatleben verschwimmen. Spezielle Features sollen sensibilisieren.  ( 4 min )
    Außen-Überwachungskamera Reolink Go 4G/LTE mit Akku im Test
    Dank Akku und Solarpanel können Anwender die Reolink Go 4G nahezu autark einsetzen. Wie gut die Überwachungskamera in der Praxis funktioniert, zeigt ein Test.  ( 6 min )
    Fahrplan der Cyberagentur: Mit IT-Security-Forschung Teil der Weltspitze werden
    Ein Strategiepapier legt die Ziele der Cyberagentur bis 2025 fest: Es gehe darum, mit Forschung die Cybersicherheit in Deutschland gesamthaft zu stärken.  ( 4 min )
    Root-Lücke im netfilter-Subsystem des Linux-Kernels
    Angreifer könnten aufgrund von Sicherheitslücken in nf_tables im Linux-Kernel ihre Rechte zu Root ausweiten. Patches dichten die Sicherheitslecks ab.  ( 4 min )
    Seniorenvereinigung: Zunehmende Digitalisierung führt zu Einsamkeit
    Da immer mehr Dienstleistungen digitalisiert werden, warnt die Bundesvereinigung der Senioren-Assistenten Deutschland vor einer zunehmenden Vereinsamung.  ( 3 min )
    40 Prozent aller Rechenzentren: Die Cloud kommt aus den USA
    Nicht nur die größten globalen Cloud-Anbieter kommen aus den USA, auch die Cloud-Rechenzentren ballen sich in Nordamerika.  ( 3 min )
    Die Grafikkarten-Brechstange: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti jetzt da
    Nvidia quetscht die letzten Prozente Leistung aus der GA102-GPU und verkauft das Ergebnis als GeForce RTX 3090 Ti – mit gehörigem Preisaufschlag.  ( 4 min )
    Anzeige: "Manageability" von digitalen Endgeräten im Schulbetrieb
    Das Nutzen der Möglichkeiten für die Verwaltung von Endgeräten ist kein Kann, sondern wird zum Muss.  ( 6 min )
    Warum "zukunftssichere" Architekturen gefährlich sind
    Die Frage "Ist diese Software-Architektur zukunftssicher?" kann man eigentlich generell mit "nein" beantworten.  ( 7 min )
    Parrot OS 5.0: Neuer Debian-Unterbau und frische Tools
    Das vogelbunte Linux-System etwa zum Suchen von Sicherheitslücken lässt sich auf dem Stable-Zweig Debians nieder. Neu ist eine Ausgabe für den Raspberry Pi 4.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Workshop: Bessere Unternehmensvideos produzieren
    Professionelle Videos sind wichtiger Teil der Unternehmenskommunikation. Der Workshop vermittelt Grundlagen von Planung über Dreh bis zur Postproduktion.  ( 4 min )
    Immer mehr ARM-Prozessoren: Ernst zu nehmende Größe bei Servern
    Amazon führt die ARM-Revolution an: AWS' Graviton-Prozessoren machen 2022 einen großen Teil aller neuen Server aus.  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Schadcode-Lücke in In-Memory-Datenbank Redis geschlossen
    Das Zusammenspiel von Debian-Systemen und Redis kann zu ernsten Sicherheitsproblemen führen. Dagegen abgesicherte Versionen schaffen Abhilfe.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise: Product Owner im Unternehmen
    An fünf Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 20 praxisnahen Stunden, ihre Rolle als Product Owner zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
    Netzausfall durch Cyberangriff auf ukrainischen Internetprovider
    In der Nacht kam es zu einem massiven Cyberangriff auf einen der größten ukrainischen Internetprovider. Die Lage normalisiert sich inzwischen jedoch wieder.  ( 3 min )
    BGP-Hijacking: Zugriffe auf Twitter vorübergehend nach Russland umgeleitet
    Am Montag war Twitter fast eine halbe Stunde lang nur eingeschränkt zu erreichen. Grund war eine Fehlkonfiguration in Russland. Über die Gründe wird spekuliert.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Cloud Storage Day startet am 5. April. Jetzt noch Freiticket sichern!
    Am kommenden Dienstag geht es beim nächstenThementag der Online-Konferenz storage2day um Storage für die Cloud und aus der Cloud. Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.  ( 3 min )
    Geräteübernahme durch Sicherheitslücke in Zyxel Firewalls
    Angreifer könnten die Authentifizierung in einigen Zyxel-Firewalls umgehen und dadurch die Kontrolle über die Geräte erlangen. Firmware-Updates stehen bereit.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Microsoft 365 sicher und datenschutzfreundlich konfigurieren
    Wie lässt sich Microsofts Cloud-Officepaket 365 sicher und in Übereinstimmung mit den unternehmenseigenen Compliance-Regeln einsetzen? Bis 12.4. 10 % Rabatt.  ( 3 min )
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    SmashingConf Is Back In 2022
    After two years where almost everything moved online, 2022 marks the return of in-person conferences. In fact, [SmashingConf is back](https://smashingconf.com/conferences): coming to San Francisco and Austin in June, Freiburg (Germany) in September, and New York in October.  ( 3 min )
    Jobs For Designers And Developers Affected By The War In Ukraine 🇺🇦
    Are you a designer or developer affected by the war in Ukraine? Here are some options to consider if you’re looking for a design or tech job.  ( 3 min )
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    Root-Lücke im netfilter-Subsystem des Linux-Kernels
    Angreifer könnten aufgrund von Sicherheitslücken in nf_tables im Linux-Kernel ihre Rechte zu Root ausweiten. Patches dichten die Sicherheitslecks ab.  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Schadcode-Lücke in In-Memory-Datenbank Redis geschlossen
    Das Zusammenspiel von Debian-Systemen und Redis kann zu ernsten Sicherheitsproblemen führen. Dagegen abgesicherte Versionen schaffen Abhilfe.  ( 3 min )
    Geräteübernahme durch Sicherheitslücke in Zyxel Firewalls
    Angreifer könnten die Authentifizierung in einigen Zyxel-Firewalls umgehen und dadurch die Kontrolle über die Geräte erlangen. Firmware-Updates stehen bereit.  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: A US oil-drilling hotspot is kicking out far more methane than we thought
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. A US oil-drilling hotspot is kicking out far more methane than we thought The news: One of the largest and fastest-growing oil production sites in the US is emitting far more methane than…  ( 4 min )
    Chatbots could one day replace search engines. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.
    At last year’s Google I/O, its annual showcase of new widgets and work-in-progress tech, CEO Sundar Pichai revealed his company’s “latest breakthrough in natural-language understanding”: a chatbot called LaMDA, designed to converse on any topic.   He then gave a demo in which LaMDA answered questions about Pluto in natural language. The exchange showed off a…  ( 7 min )
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    New Hacking Campaign by Transparent Tribe Hackers Targeting Indian Officials
    A threat actor of likely Pakistani origin has been attributed to yet another campaign designed to backdoor targets of interest with a Windows-based remote access trojan named CrimsonRAT since at least June 2021. "Transparent Tribe has been a highly active APT group in the Indian subcontinent," Cisco Talos researchers said in an analysis shared with The Hacker News. "Their primary targets have  ( 3 min )
    Privid: A Privacy-Preserving Surveillance Video Analytics System
    A group of academics has designed a new system known as "Privid" that enables video analytics in a privacy-preserving manner to combat concerns with invasive tracking. "We're at a stage right now where cameras are practically ubiquitous. If there's a camera on every street corner, every place you go, and if someone could actually process all of those videos in aggregate, you can imagine that  ( 3 min )
    Critical Sophos Firewall RCE Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
    Cybersecurity firm Sophos on Monday warned that a recently patched critical security vulnerability in its firewall product is being actively exploited in real-world attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-1040, is rated 9.8 out of 10 on the CVSS scoring system and impacts Sophos Firewall versions 18.5 MR3 (18.5.3) and older. It relates to an authentication bypass vulnerability in the User Portal  ( 2 min )
    New Malware Loader 'Verblecon' Infects Hacked PCs with Cryptocurrency Miners
    An unidentified threat actor has been observed employing a "complex and powerful" malware loader with the ultimate objective of deploying cryptocurrency miners on compromised systems and potentially facilitating the theft of Discord tokens. "The evidence found on victim networks appears to indicate that the goal of the attacker was to install cryptocurrency mining software on victim machines,"  ( 3 min )
    Experts Detail Virtual Machine Used by Wslink Malware Loader for Obfuscation
    Cybersecurity researchers have shed more light on a malicious loader that runs as a server and executes received modules in memory, laying bare the structure of an "advanced multi-layered virtual machine" used by the malware to fly under the radar. Wslink, as the malicious loader is called, was first documented by Slovak cybersecurity company ESET in October 2021, with very few telemetry hits  ( 3 min )
    A Large-Scale Supply Chain Attack Distributed Over 800 Malicious NPM Packages
    A threat actor dubbed "RED-LILI" has been linked to an ongoing large-scale supply chain attack campaign targeting the NPM package repository by publishing nearly 800 malicious modules. "Customarily, attackers use an anonymous disposable NPM account from which they launch their attacks," Israeli security company Checkmarx said. "As it seems this time, the attacker has fully-automated the process  ( 3 min )
    New Report on Okta Hack Reveals the Entire Episode LAPSUS$ Attack
    An independent security researcher has shared what's a detailed timeline of events that transpired as the notorious LAPSUS$ extortion gang broke into a third-party provider linked to the cyber incident at Okta in late January 2022. In a set of screenshots posted on Twitter, Bill Demirkapi published a two-page "intrusion timeline" allegedly prepared by Mandiant, the cybersecurity firm hired by  ( 3 min )

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    Wozniak startup to share orbital space junk data
    Privateer to help avoid collisions and more debris around our planet Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak opened up about his space startup Privateer at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this week.…  ( 9 min )
    GNOME 42's inconsistent themes are causing drama
    Gosh, some apps are flatter than others? Whatever shall we do? GNOME 42 is here, but its new look and feel doesn't yet include all of the environment. This is already causing rumblings of discontent.…  ( 9 min )
    Axed data scientist sues IBM claiming he was discriminated against as a man
    Says he wasn't given leave options available to women colleagues Michael Stickler, a former IBM data scientist, has sued Big Blue for gender discrimination and retaliation after he complained that he was not being offered the same family leave options available to his women colleagues.…  ( 9 min )
    Intel counters AMD’s big-cache PC chip with 5.5GHz 16-core rival
    CPU clock versus cache The CPU horse race continues between Intel and AMD, this time with the impending availability of Intel's Core i9-12900KS, which is said to be able to hit 5.5GHz on two cores.…  ( 8 min )
    Sophos fixes critical hijack flaw in firewall offering
    Authentication bypass followed by remote-code execution at the network boundary Sophos has patched a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its firewall gear that was disclosed via its bug-bounty program.…  ( 8 min )
    Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge patched in race against exploitation
    Another bug squashed in JavaScript engine Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have been updated to patch a security flaw an exploit for which is said to be in the wild.…  ( 8 min )
    1,000-plus AI-generated LinkedIn faces uncovered
    More than 70 businesses created fake profiles to close sales Two Stanford researchers have fallen down a LinkedIn rabbit hole, finding over 1,000 fake profiles using AI-generated faces at the bottom.…  ( 8 min )
    China APT group using Russia invasion, COVID-19 in phishing attacks
    Mustang Panda deploys variant of Korplug malware to target European officials and ISPs A China-based threat group is likely running a month-long campaign using a variant of the Korplug malware and targeting European diplomats, internet service providers (ISPs) and research institutions via phishing lures that refer to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and COVID-19 travel restrictions.…  ( 9 min )
    HP bets big on future of hybrid work with $3.3bn Poly buy
    Plantronics and Polycom have a new parent company HP Inc sees the future of its business as one supporting a workforce partially based at home and partially in the office, and appears to have bought office telecom giant Poly for that reason.…  ( 8 min )
    US to rev fastest supercomputer with powerful test system
    'Tiny' testbed already crushes Oak Ridge's past supercomputers The United States has opened up a small but powerful test system for researchers to get a taste of what is expected to become the country's fastest supercomputer and one of the world's fastest. And the tiny testbed, named "Crusher" is already faster than previous top US supercomputers.…  ( 9 min )
    HashiCorp's Armon Dadgar on dodging cloud chaos and supporting open source
    'Not all open source is created equal' Interview  Cloud infrastructure outfit HashiCorp has traditionally been all about the freemium model and sold plenty of self-managed subscriptions for its services to customers over the years. That is changing.…  ( 11 min )
    Huawei reports first-ever yearly revenue drop, but profits up
    Subsidiary sales, enterprise division may be responsible for the buoying Chinese telecom giant Huawei's 2021 report is out, showing the company had a massive drop in total revenue last year, but an even bigger bump in profit. …  ( 9 min )
    Telehouse adds fifth datacenter to Docklands campus in London, UK
    Refurbed former Thomson Reuters DC adds 12,000 sqm to holdings Colocation firm Telehouse has opened its fifth datacenter in London Docklands, claiming it will be the company’s largest global facility once fully up and running. The firm has invested £223 million into refurbishing the building, which was formerly the site of a datacenter operated by Thomson Reuters.…  ( 9 min )
    Triton malware still a threat to energy sector, FBI warns
    Plus: Ransomware gangster sentenced, Dell patches more Log4j bugs, and cartoon apes gone bad In Brief  Triton malware remains a threat to the global energy sector, according to an FBI warning.…  ( 11 min )
    Ukraine using Clearview AI to identify slain Russian soldiers
    Plus: GPT-NeoX-20B, the largest open-source language model available yet, and a new AI Silicon Valley VC fund In brief  Ukraine's vice prime minister has confirmed Clearview AI's controversial facial recognition system is being used to identify dead Russian soldiers just weeks after it started using the tech in the conflict.…  ( 9 min )
    Dems propose privacy-respecting digital dollar
    ECASH Act calls for Treasury to develop electronic currency, no blockchain required House Democrats on Monday plan to introduce a law bill that calls for the development of an electronic version of the US dollar that has the same legal status and privacy expectations as physical currency.…  ( 10 min )
    The first step to data privacy is admitting you have a problem, Google
    Android messaging heist isn't the action of a well company. Let us help Opinion  One of the joys of academic research is that if you do it right, you can prove the truth. In the case of computer science professor Douglas Leith, this truth is that Google has been taking detailed notes of every telephone call and SMS message made and received on the default Android apps.…  ( 10 min )
    Capgemini wins contract to look after legacy HMRC Aspire tech
    ...8 years after role in controversial £10bn IT deal with UK tax authority was set to end The UK tax collector has extended its relationship with French IT service provider Capgemini in a £215m contract, which awards the outsourcer work to look after tech provided under the controversial 2004 Aspire contract at least eight years beyond the first proposed end date for the deal.…  ( 9 min )
    Debugging source is even harder when you can't stop laughing at it
    Forgive the self-taught Visual Basic programmer, for they know not what they do. Or do they? Who, Me?  Thank goodness for code reviews. However things weren't always so squeaky clean as one Register reader discovered while attempting to sort another's sweary source. Welcome to Who, Me?…  ( 9 min )
    Alibaba opens DingTalk collaboration tool to enterprises and developers
    Teams-like application boasts 500 million users, but Microsoft has more active users Alibaba Cloud has decided to make its DingTalk collaborative workplace platform more attractive to enterprise customers, in China and beyond.…  ( 8 min )
    Will Chinese giants defy US sanctions on Russia? We asked a ZTE whistleblower
    Just look at Ericsson and ISIS, Ashley Yablon says If ZTE and other Chinese giants defy bans on selling American technology to Russia, it will be because they can't help but chase the revenue, says Ashley Yablon, the whistleblower whose evidence led to ZTE being fined for willfully ignoring the US ban on exports to Iran.…  ( 10 min )
    Blockchain powered stock market rebuild started in 2017 delayed again
    COBOL and Itanium to keep the job well into 2023 – past original 2020 go-live date The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is attempting to replace its core trading systems with a blockchain-powered alternative – an effort often touted as one of the world's most significant blockchain implementations. Unfortunately, the project has struck trouble, again.…  ( 8 min )
    Okta acknowledges 'mistake' in handling of Lapsus$ attack
    Changes story again to say customers weren't in danger, admits it waited for incident report instead of asking tough questions Identity-management-as-a-service outfit Okta has acknowledged that it made an important mistake in its handling of the attack on a supplier by extortion gang Lapsus$.…  ( 9 min )
    Kaspersky, China Telecom, China Mobile named 'threats to US national security'
    First Russian addition to FCC's Very Naughty List apparently unconnected to illegal invasion of Ukraine The United Stations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has labelled Kaspersky, China Mobile, and China Telecom as threats to national security.…  ( 8 min )
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    Hacked WordPress sites force visitors to DDoS Ukrainian targets
    Hackers are compromising WordPress sites to insert a malicious script that uses visitors' browsers to perform distributed denial-of-service attacks on Ukrainian websites. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine dismantles 5 disinformation bot farms, seizes 10,000 SIM cards
    The Ukrainian Security Service (SSU) has announced that since the start of the war with Russia, it has discovered and shut down five bot farms with over 100,000 fake social media accounts spreading fake news. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Critical SonicWall firewall patch not released for all devices
    Security hardware manufacturer SonicWall has fixed a critical vulnerability in the SonicOS security operating system that allows denial of service (DoS) attacks and could lead to remote code execution (RCE). [...]  ( 4 min )
    SunCrypt ransomware is still alive and kicking in 2022
    SunCrypt, a ransomware as service (RaaS) operation that reached prominence in mid-2020, is reportedly still active, even if barely, as its operators continue to work on giving its strain new capabilities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New Windows security feature blocks vulnerable drivers
    Microsoft will allow Windows users to block drivers with known vulnerabilities with the help of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) and a vulnerable driver blocklist. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Satoshi Island: 'Crypto paradise' where citizenship costs $130,000
    Meet Satoshi Island, a 32 million square foot private isle giving you access to pristine waters, year-round sunlight, modular homes, and the "promise of a decentralized future." The Satoshi Island we're talking about isn't a tale of fiction, but a real-life private island dedicated to the crypto community. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Russia facing internet outages due to equipment shortage
    The Commission for Communications and IT at "PCΠΠ", the country's largest entrepreneurship union, has warned about the rising threat of extensive service outages due to a lack of telecom equipment. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft Exchange targeted for IcedID reply-chain hijacking attacks
    The distribution of the IcedID malware has returned to notable numbers thanks to a new campaign that hijacks existing email conversations threads and injects payloads that are hard to spot as malicious. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 22H2: Everything we know so far
    Windows 11 version 22H2 aka Sun Valley 2 is set to launch later this year. Unlike the original Windows 11 release, it won't be a massive update with radical design changes. Instead, Sun Valley 2 will be similar to Windows 10 Anniversary Update, so you can expect minor improvements and a few new features. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    6 Useful Bookmarklets to Boost Web Development
    A bookmarklet is a JavaScript-based bookmark that adds to a web browser. I’d like to show you some awesome web browser hacks to aid your web development workflow and how to convert those hacks into time-saving bookmarklets. Activating design mode … 6 Useful Bookmarklets to Boost Web Development originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 5 min )
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    A US oil-drilling hotspot is kicking out far more methane than we thought
    One of the largest and fastest-growing oil production sites in the US is emitting far more methane than previously measured. It’s well known that oil and natural-gas production is a significant source of the powerful greenhouse gas: methane that is trapped underground leaks out from wells and pipelines, and it can also be released intentionally…  ( 3 min )
    Scientists advance cloud-seeding capabilities with nanotechnology
    Since the 1940s, scientists have studied ways to increase rainfall with the goal of increasing precipitation in arid and semi-arid climates. Today, that endeavor is making incredible leaps and bounds as scientists and engineers apply nanotechnology to improve the effectiveness of cloud seeding. “The global water shortage has continuously intensified by rapid population growth and…  ( 9 min )
    The Download: Quantum computing has a hype problem
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Quantum computing has a hype problem As a buzzword, quantum computing probably ranks only below AI in terms of hype. Large tech companies now have substantial research and development efforts in quantum computing.…  ( 4 min )
    Quantum computing has a hype problem
    As a buzzword, quantum computing probably ranks only below AI in terms of hype. Large tech companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft now have substantial research and development efforts in quantum computing. A host of startups have sprung up as well, some boasting staggering valuations. IonQ, for example, was valued at $2 billion when…  ( 6 min )
    Facing tomorrow’s quantum hackers today
    When it comes to computing ability, the general rule of thumb is more is better. Quantum computers promise to feed this hunger. Their immense processing power derives from their ability to store and handle significantly larger volumes of data than classical bit-driven computers. As a result, a future quantum computer, in theory, could take minutes…  ( 3 min )
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    A Guide To Hover And Pointer Media Queries
    In this article, we’ll talk about how to adapt our sites to the different scenarios of a device pointer: whether it has a pointer or not, or how accurate it is. To adapt our site to those devices’ needs we’ll talk about how to properly use media queries `hover`, `pointer`, `any-hover` and `any-pointer`.  ( 14 min )
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    Cloudprojekt Gaia X bekommt von der Bundesregierung kein Geld mehr
    Das Cloudgroßprojekt Gaia-X wurde als große Hoffnung für die digitale Souveränität gehandelt. Nun scheint dafür kein Geld mehr vorhanden zu sein.  ( 4 min )
    FinFisher: Die Firma des Staatstrojaners "FinSpy" gibt es nicht mehr
    Die FinFisher GmbH und zwei weitere Firmen der Unternehmensgruppe haben nach einer Strafanzeige und anschließenden Kontopfändung Insolvenz angemeldet.  ( 4 min )
    "Find My Bike" soll geklaute Fahrräder auf eBay-Kleinanzeigen aufspüren
    Eine KI analysiert Bilder, die auf eBay-Kleinanzeigen angeboten werden, nach bestimmten Kriterien. Gestohlene Bikes sollen sich so auffinden lassen.  ( 4 min )
    Internet-Sicherheit: Anschubhilfe für DNSSEC
    Die Sicherheitstechnik DNSSEC hilft gegen DNS-Umleitungen, verbreitet sich aber nur langsam. Nun schlagen Entwickler Trockenübungen als Anschubhilfe vor.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: betterCode() API: Jetzt noch den Frühbucherarabatt der Web-API-Konferenz sichern
    Wer jetzt die vierte Ausgabe der Online-Konferenz am 27. April 2022 bucht, bekommt außer dem Frühbucherrabatt die 20 Videoaufzeichnungen der früheren Auflagen.  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Starlink hilft beim Drohnenkrieg gegen Panzer und Truppen
    Seit einem Monat funktioniert Starlink von SpaceX in der Ukraine. Inzwischen ist es offenbar eine wichtige Hilfe bei der Abwehr des russischen Angriffskriegs.  ( 4 min )
    Apples Programmiersprache Swift bekommt ein Paket für asynchrone Algorithmen
    Das Paket Swift Async Algorithms baut auf den Erfahrungen vom Combine-Framework auf und setzt Algorithmen mit async/await um.  ( 3 min )
    PrimeBook Circular: Notebook mit austauschbaren Modulen für mehr Nachhaltigkeit
    Im PrimeBook Circular steckt ein standardisiertes Rechenmodul, das sich bei veränderten Ansprüchen oder neuen CPU-Generationen wechseln lässt.  ( 4 min )
    Politur: Linux-Distribution Debian veröffentlicht die Versionen 11.3 und 10.12
    Sowohl für Debian Bullseye als auch Buster hat das Projekt einen neuen Zwischenstand veröffentlicht. Wer häufig Updates einspielt, braucht nicht aktiv werden.  ( 3 min )
    l+f: Der Jäger wird zum Gejagten
    Cyber-Gangster führen sich gegenseitig hinters Licht.  ( 3 min )
    Core i9-12900KS: Intels schnellster Desktop-Prozessor kommt im April
    Intel stellt die 16-Kern-CPU Core i9-12900KS im Rahmen eines Livestreams vor. Shop-Seiten haben zwischenzeitlich neue Details verraten.  ( 3 min )
    BaFin warnt vor Phishing-Mails: "Dr. Gottlob Berger" will Sie übers Ohr hauen
    Die Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht warnt vor betrügerischen E-Mails mit vermeintlichen Zahlungsaufforderungen im Namen der BaFin.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Mastering-Microservices-Konferenz: Jetzt noch vom Frühbucherrabatt profitieren!
    Mit der am 28. April ausgerichteten Online-Konferenz lernt man die Herausforderungen von Microservices zu meistern. Noch bis 7. April gilt der Frühbucherrabatt.  ( 3 min )
    Podcast "Die Produktwerker": Ownership verpflichtet
    Oliver Winter spricht in dieser Podcast-Episode mit Peter Beck über die Rechte und Pflichten, die ein Product Owner übernehmen muss.  ( 2 min )
    heise-Angebot: Der Countdown läuft: Am 3. April endet der Call for Papers für die ISDs 2022
    Die Internet Security Days kehren im September ins Phantasialand zurück. Vortragsideen für die IT-Security-Fachkonferenz sind noch bis zum 3. April willkommen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdate: Sophos Firewall könnte Schadcode passieren lassen
    Die Firewall von Sophos ist löchrig. Aktualisierte Versionen lösen das Sicherheitsproblem.  ( 3 min )
    Firewall: Kritische Lücke in Sonicwall erlaubt Angreifern Einschmuggeln von Code
    In zahlreichen Sonicwall-Modellen klafft eine Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer mit manipulierten Paketen Code einschleusen oder das Gerät lahmlegen können.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Linux-Server härten
    Linux-Server effektiv und umfassend gegen Angriffe absichern – von der Datenverschlüsselung bis zu SELinux. Wochenworkshop; 10 Prozent Rabatt bis 11. April.  ( 3 min )
    Bit-Rauschen: Intel-Fab in Magdeburg, Apple M1 Ultra, ARM-Entlassungen
    Der Frühling beschert Sachsen-Anhalt blühende Landschaften. Apple vereint zwei M1-Chips und ARM baut Hunderte Arbeitsplätze ab.  ( 5 min )
    Die Rolle von Cyberkriminellen im Ukraine-Krieg
    Beim Cyberkrieg sind auch Cybergangs involviert. Für die ist die Unterstützung einer Kriegspartei jedoch nicht immer gut fürs Geschäft.  ( 7 min )
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    Hackers Hijack Email Reply Chains on Unpatched Exchange Servers to Spread Malware
    A new email phishing campaign has been spotted leveraging the tactic of conversation hijacking to deliver the IceID info-stealing malware onto infected machines by making use of unpatched and publicly-exposed Microsoft Exchange servers. "The emails use a social engineering technique of conversation hijacking (also known as thread hijacking)," Israeli company Intezer said in a report shared with  ( 3 min )
    Of Cybercriminals and IP Addresses
    You don't like having the FBI knocking on your door at 6 am in the morning. Surprisingly, nor does your usual cybercriminal. That is why they hide (at least the good ones), for example, behind layers of proxies, VPNs, or TOR nodes. Their IP address will never be exposed directly to the target's machine. Cybercriminals will always use third-party IP addresses to deliver their attacks. There are  ( 4 min )
    'Purple Fox' Hackers Spotted Using New Variant of FatalRAT in Recent Malware Attacks
    The operators of the Purple Fox malware have retooled their malware arsenal with a new variant of a remote access trojan called FatalRAT, while also simultaneously upgrading their evasion mechanisms to bypass security software. "Users' machines are targeted via trojanized software packages masquerading as legitimate application installers," Trend Micro researchers said in a report published on  ( 3 min )
    Muhstik Botnet Targeting Redis Servers Using Recently Disclosed Vulnerability
    Muhstik, a botnet infamous for propagating via web application exploits, has been observed targeting Redis servers using a recently disclosed vulnerability in the database system. The vulnerability relates to CVE-2022-0543, a Lua sandbox escape flaw in the open-source, in-memory, key-value data store that could be abused to achieve remote code execution on the underlying machine. The  ( 3 min )
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    Sicherheitsupdate: Sophos Firewall könnte Schadcode passieren lassen
    Die Firewall von Sophos ist löchrig. Aktualisierte Versionen lösen das Sicherheitsproblem.  ( 3 min )
    Firewall: Kritische Lücke in Sonicwall erlaubt Angreifern Einschmuggeln von Code
    In zahlreichen Sonicwall-Modellen klafft eine Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer mit manipulierten Paketen Code einschleusen oder das Gerät lahmlegen können.  ( 4 min )

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    Hive ransomware ports its Linux VMware ESXi encryptor to Rust
    The Hive ransomware operation has converted their VMware ESXi Linux encryptor to the Rust programming language and added new features to make it harder for security researchers to snoop on victim's ransom negotiations. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Critical Sophos Firewall vulnerability allows remote code execution
    Sophos has fixed a critical vulnerability in its Sophos Firewall product that allows remote code execution. Tracked as CVE-2022-1040, the authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the User Portal and Webadmin areas of Sophos Firewall. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Okta: "We made a mistake" delaying the Lapsus$ hack disclosure
    Okta has admitted that it made a mistake delaying the disclosure hack from the Lapsus$ data extortion group that took place in January. Additionally, the company has provided a detailed timeline of the incident and its investigation activities. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    The Kill Cloud: Wenn die Drohne zuschlägt und das Internet tötet
    Der Drohnenkrieg ist laut US-Whistleblowern ohne umfassendes Computer- und Speichernetzwerk dahinter nicht denkbar. Neben Big Tech mische SpaceX kräftig mit.  ( 4 min )
    Internet-Datenvolumen wächst weiter rasant an – inklusive CO₂-Ausstoß
    Internetsurfer in Deutschland verbrauchten 2021 fast doppelt so viel Datenvolumen wie zwei Jahre zuvor. Schätzungen zufolge waren es 100 Milliarden Gigabyte.  ( 3 min )
    Intel baut eine Halbleiterfabrik für 17 Milliarden Euro in Magdeburg
    Es ist die größte jemals getätigte Investition in Sachsen-Anhalt: Am Stadtrand von Magdeburg entsteht ab 2023 eine Intel-Fab.  ( 7 min )
    Apples Mac-, Monitor- und Tablet-Neuheiten
    Im März erweiterte Apple seine Produktlinie um den ungewöhnlichen Doppel-Chip M1 Ultra, der den neuen Mac Studio zu Workstation-Leistungen treibt.  ( 7 min )

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    Smart Home mit Zigbee ab 20 Euro: Hubs, Bewegungsmelder, Lampen und mehr
    Zigbee gehört zu den populärsten Funktechnologien im Smart-Home-Bereich. Insgesamt unterstützen mehr als 400 Hersteller mit über 4000 Produkten die Technologie.  ( 4 min )
    Göttingen: Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt in ihrem bisher größten Cybercrime-Fall
    Die Staatsanwaltschaft Göttingen ermittelt in einem Fall von Internetkriminalität. Der Schaden liegt allein in Niedersachsen bei über drei Millionen Euro.  ( 4 min )
    Webbrowser: Notfallupdate für Google Chrome – jetzt aktualisieren
    Google hat neue Versionen vom Webbrowser Chrome veröffentlicht, die eine Sicherheitslücke schließen, für die bereits Exploit-Code existiert.  ( 3 min )
    Fiese Fallen beim Onlineshopping vermeiden | c’t uplink 42.4
    Onlineshopping ist für viele selbstverständlich – doch nicht jedes Angebot ist seriös. c’t uplink hilft Fake-Shops und falsche Schnäppchen zu entlarven.  ( 3 min )
    BSI warnt vor Kaspersky-Virenschutz
    Das BSI hält den Virenschutz von Kaspersky angesichts der aktuellen Lage in Russland nicht länger für tragbar. Kaspersky sieht das anders. Was jetzt zu tun ist.  ( 7 min )
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    CISA adds 66 vulnerabilities to list of bugs exploited in attacks
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a massive set of 66 actively exploited vulnerabilities to its catalog of 'Known Exploited Vulnerabilities.' [...]  ( 4 min )
    Western Digital fixes critical bug giving root on My Cloud NAS devices
    Western Digital has fixed a critical severity vulnerability in the Samba vfs_fruit VFS module that enabled attackers to gain remote code execution with root privileges on unpatched My Cloud OS 5 devices. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Western Digital patches Samba bug giving root on My Cloud devices
    Western Digital has fixed a critical severity vulnerability in the Samba vfs_fruit VFS module that enabled attackers to gain remote code execution with root privileges on unpatched My Cloud OS 5 devices. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    NASA will award contract for second lunar lander to a biz that's not SpaceX
    'Competition is critical to our success,' says US agency boss NASA is offering a second lucrative contract to fund a lunar lander for its upcoming mission to put men and the first woman on the Moon, it announced this week.…  ( 8 min )
    ‘Precursor malware’ infection may be sign you're about to get ransomware, says startup
    As more and more biz pays up to restore data, we're told Ransomware is among the most feared of the myriad cyberthreats circulating today, putting critical data at risk and costing some enterprises tens of millions of dollars in damage and ransoms paid. However, ransomware doesn't occur in a vacuum, according to security startup Lumu Technologies.…  ( 10 min )
    How AI can help reverse-engineer malware: Predicting function names of code
    Or: What kind of research Google's getting in its Mandiant takeover GTC  Disassembling and analyzing malware to see how it works, what it's designed to do and how to protect against it, is mostly a long, manual task that requires a strong understanding of assembly code and programming, techniques and exploits used by miscreants, and other skills that are hard to come by.…  ( 10 min )
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    FCC Adds Kaspersky and Chinese Telecom Firms to National Security Threat List
    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday moved to add Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab to the "Covered List" of companies that pose an "unacceptable risk to the national security" of the country. The development marks the first time a Russian entity has been added to the list that's been otherwise dominated by Chinese telecommunications firms. Also added alongside  ( 3 min )
    Another Chinese Hacking Group Spotted Targeting Ukraine Amid Russia Invasion
    A Chinese-speaking threat actor called Scarab has been linked to a custom backdoor dubbed HeaderTip as part of a campaign targeting Ukraine since Russia embarked on an invasion last month, making it the second China-based hacking group after Mustang Panda to capitalize on the conflict. "The malicious activity represents one of the first public examples of a Chinese threat actor targeting Ukraine  ( 3 min )
    Google Issues Urgent Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability
    Google on Friday shipped an out-of-band security update to address a high severity vulnerability in its Chrome browser that it said is being actively exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2022-1096, the zero-day flaw relates to a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine. An anonymous researcher has been credited with reporting the bug on March 23, 2022. Type confusion errors,  ( 3 min )
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    Webbrowser: Notfallupdate für Google Chrome – jetzt aktualisieren
    Google hat neue Versionen vom Webbrowser Chrome veröffentlicht, die eine Sicherheitslücke schließen, für die bereits Exploit-Code existiert.  ( 3 min )

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    US says Kaspersky poses unacceptable risk to national security
    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to its Covered List, saying it poses unacceptable risks to U.S. national security. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - March 25th 2022 - Critical infrastructure
    With the US providing military aid to Ukraine and its sanctions damaging the Russian economy, the US government disclosed this week that there is intelligence that Russia is preparing for potential cyberattacks against US interests. [...]  ( 6 min )
    Emergency Google Chrome update fixes zero-day used in attacks
    Google has released Chrome 99.0.4844.84 for Windows, Mac, and Linux users to address a high-severity zero-day bug exploited in the wild. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Public Redis exploit used by malware gang to grow botnet
    Threat analysts report having spotted a change in the operations of the Muhstik threat group, which has now switched to actively exploiting a Lua sandbox escape flaw in Redis. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Racoon Stealer malware suspends operations due to war in Ukraine
    The cybercrime group behind the development of the Racoon Stealer password-stealing malware has suspended its operation after claiming that one of its developers died in the invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Estonian ransomware operator sentenced to 66 months in prison
    Maksim Berezan, an Estonian man linked to multimillion-dollar ransomware attacks, was sentenced on Friday to 66 months in prison for his involvement in online fraud schemes. [...]  ( 3 min )
    HackerOne kicks Kaspersky’s bug bounty program off its platform
    Bug bounty platform HackerOne disabled Kaspersky's bug bounty program on Friday following sanctions imposed on Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 3 min )
    URL rendering trick enabled WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage phishing
    A set of flaws affecting the world's leading messaging and email platforms, including Instagram, iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, and Facebook Messenger, has allowed threat actors to create legitimate-looking phishing URLs for the past three years. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft: Windows 7 recovery app fails after January updates
    Microsoft says Windows 7 recovery discs created using the Control Panel Backup and Restore app will fail to start after installing Windows updates released since January 11, 2022. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Honda bug lets a hacker unlock and start your car via replay attack
    Researchers have disclosed a 'replay attack' vulnerability affecting select Honda and Acura car models, that allows a nearby hacker to unlock and start your car wirelessly. Honda has no plans to fix the issue in older models at this time. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Phishing kits constantly evolve to evade security software
    Modern phishing kits sold on cybercrime forums as off-the-shelve packages feature multiple and sophisticated detection avoidance and traffic filtering systems to ensure that internet security solutions won't mark them as a threat. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Morgan Stanley client accounts breached in social engineering attacks
    Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, the wealth and asset management division of Morgan Stanley, says some of its customers had their accounts compromised following vishing attacks. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Nvidia plans subscription-fueled journey to $1tr revenue
    Think about Tesla charging extra for features like Autopilot, then look at your GPU card, and you'll get the idea GTC  Nvidia has laid out a roadmap of sorts to a trillion dollars in revenue.…  ( 10 min )
    Nvidia's takes a buy, not build, path to $1 trillion revenue
    Full-stack approach has big plans Nvidia's has laid out a roadmap to a trillion in revenue in the future, and that company's serving of software alongside chips could put a dent on your wallet.…  ( 10 min )
    Unit 42: Ransomware demands averaged $2.2m last year
    Conti, REvil declared most active criminal gangs The average ransom demand hit $2.2 million in 2021, a 144 percent rise from the year prior, according to Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 consultants, while the average ransom payment grew 78 percent to $541,010.…  ( 11 min )
    Pay to play: Ransom demands averaged $2.2m last year
    Conti, REvil remain most active criminal gangs The average ransom demand hit $2.2 million in 2021, a 144 percent rise from the year prior, according to Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 consultants, while the average ransom payment grew 78 percent to $541,010.…  ( 11 min )
    Microsoft accused of spending millions on bribes to seal business deals
    Ex-senior director also claims Feds have seen evidence and done nothing Yasser Elabd, who formerly served as a senior director at Microsoft, has accused the Windows giant of paying illegal bribes to close business deals in the Middle East and Africa.…  ( 10 min )
    Boom times for North America's big datacenter real estate market
    CSPs, social giants behind bulk of colocation leasing activity in 2021 Datacenter demand is booming in North America as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from CBRE.…  ( 8 min )
    Instant NeRF turns 2D photos into 3D scenes in seconds
    Nvidia says it has sped up NeRF rendering to mere tenths of a millisecond Nvidia has hashed out a new approach to neural radiance field (NeRF) technology that will generate a fully rendered 3D scene from just a few still photos, all in a matter of seconds, including model training time.…  ( 9 min )
    Atlassian flags Bitbucket and Confluence Data Center flaws
    Cluster tech vulnerability means either patching or port tinkering could be on the cards Atlassian has demonstrated the interconnectedness of all things with a warning that some versions of Bitbucket Data Center and Confluence Data Center require patching courtesy of the Hazelcast Java deserialization vulnerability.…  ( 8 min )
    Hackers remotely start, unlock Honda Civics with $300 tech
    Any models made between 2016 and 2020 can have key fob codes sniffed and re-transmitted If you're driving a Honda Civic manufactured between 2016 and 2020, this newly reported key fob hijack should start your worry engine.…  ( 8 min )
    EU, US agree on Privacy Shield enhancements
    EU and US reach agreement on transatlantic data sharing, but court challenges ahead The US and the EU have reached an agreement to enhance Privacy Shield following almost two years of work since the European Court of Justice struck down the data-sharing arrangement in 2020.…  ( 9 min )
    Goldman Sachs reportedly set to head up $60bn Arm IPO
    Owner SoftBank pursues valuation higher for the chip designer than Nvidia's initial offer Goldman Sachs is reportedly lined up to be the lead underwriter for Arm's public offering in a move expected to value the chip designer at up to $60bn, higher than the purchase price first offered by Nvidia.…  ( 8 min )
    Big Tech revenues under threat from EU law proposals
    Digital Markets Act rules agreed, set to include fines of up to 10% of turnover and power to break up businesses Sanctions for non-compliance with new EU powers could hit tech giants with fines of up to 10 percent of their worldwide turnover – that's around $21.bn in the case of dominant online retailer Amazon.…  ( 10 min )
    In the graveyard of good ideas, how does yours measure up to these?
    You can now read your comics in the metaverse Something for the Weekend?  Here lie the bones of Good Ideas: child of impressionable managers, twin of floundering projects, much-beloved parent to scope creep. We will miss you. Not.…  ( 11 min )
    UK Budget: Cloud tax relief, compute study in historic cost of living crisis
    SMEs' software spending subsidy continues As the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer struggles to bring cheer to the nation's greatest cost of living crisis in 50 years, he let slip a few nuggets for the tech industry.…  ( 8 min )
    Google helps develop AI-driven lab machine to diagnose Parkinson's
    Robo-worker manipulates test tubes and pipettes, images skin cells to classify disease A robotic system armed with AI-powered cameras can grow and image skin cells from test tubes to diagnose Parkinson's disease with minimal human help, according to researchers from Google and the New York Stem Cell Foundation.…  ( 9 min )
    Help, my IT team has no admin access to their own systems
    Looks like a job for ... Spotting the Obvious man! (I see you baby, shaking that mouse) On Call  You know that plumber who charges hundreds to just to change a magic washer? The IT world can be the same, where seemingly magical skills are grounded in the most mundane of realities. Welcome to Contractor Time in On Call.…  ( 9 min )
    Supercomputer to train 176-billion-parameter open-source AI language model
    BigScience is a collaborative effort by developers volunteering to make ML research more accessible GTC  BigScience – a team made up of roughly a thousand developers around the world – has started training its 176-billion-parameter open-source AI language model in a bid to advance research into natural language processing (NLP).…  ( 8 min )
    US DoJ reveals Russian supply chain attack targeting energy sector
    Poisoned SCADA apps could have disrupted power supply – perhaps even at nuclear plants The United States Department of Justice has unsealed a pair of indictments that detail alleged Russian government hackers' efforts to use supply chain attacks and malware in an attempt to compromise and control critical infrastructure around the world – including at least one nuclear power plant.…  ( 9 min )
    Google opens Play Store to third party payment systems – starting with Spotify
    Did lessons learned from South Korea make it all less scary? Google has revealed a shift of policy that means it is inclined to allow third-party party payment systems access to its Play Store.…  ( 8 min )
    Distributor dumps Kaspersky to show solidarity with Ukraine
    Security software vendor saddened but says its channel is holding firm Australian technology distributor Dicker Data has decided to end its commercial relationship with Russian security software vendor Kaspersky.…  ( 8 min )
    10x prices, year-long delays... Life as an electronics engineer in global chip shortage
    Never mind those flashy GPUs, MCU drought hits health to automotive The global semiconductor shortage has engineers scrambling to acquire replacement parts, cancelling projects, or redesigning hardware from scratch, distributor Avnet revealed this month.…  ( 8 min )
    We blocked North Korea's Chrome exploit, says Google
    Fake Oracle and Disney job ads to lure victims is certainly an interesting choice Google on Thursday described how it apparently caught and thwarted North Korea's efforts to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Chrome.…  ( 8 min )
    APAC region's PC market growth flattens out
    COVID saw sales surge, but there's less reason to buy in the new normal The APAC region's market for traditional PCs - desktops notebooks and workstations - grew 15.9 per cent year-on-year in 2021 to 120.3 million units, but shipments appear to have peaked according to analyst firm IDC.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft Azure developers targeted by 200-plus data-stealing npm packages
    Another day, another attack on the software supply chain A group of more than 200 malicious npm packages targeting developers who use Microsoft Azure has been removed two days after they were made available to the public.…  ( 9 min )
    Prepare for weaponized AI that adapts in real-time to your defenses, says prof
    And machine learning that flags your CEO as suspicious GTC  Weaponized AI that goes beyond Zelenskyy deepfakes and is keeping some security researchers and data scientists up at night.…  ( 10 min )
    British cops arrest seven in Lapsus$ crime gang probe
    Bitcoin millionaire teen said to be among those detained British cops investigating a cyber-crime group have made a string of arrests.…  ( 9 min )
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    Rasberry-Pi-Notebook: Konzept von Medion für Schulen und Maker
    Auf der britischen Fachmesse BETT zeigen Medion und jp.ik ihr Konzept für ein Notebook mit Raspberry Pi Compute Module CM4 - wohl als Versuchsballon.  ( 4 min )
    c't 3003: Ist x86 tot? | Mac Studio vs. Windows-PC im Alltagstest
    Dass Apples M1-Prozessoren schnell sind, ist bekannt. Aber sind sie in der Praxis wirklich schneller und effizienter als Windows-Workstations?  ( 9 min )
    Kurz informiert: Mehr SMS, Digitalisierung 4.0, Elektromobil Hopper, Easypark
    Unser werktäglicher News-Überblick fasst die wichtigsten Nachrichten des Tages kurz und knapp zusammen.  ( 4 min )
    Gigabyte Brix Extreme: Mini-PC mit 12-Kern-Prozessor, HDMI 2.1 und USB 4
    Der NUC-Konkurrent Brix Extreme erscheint mit Intels "Alder Lake"-Prozessoren und soll besonders leise arbeiten.  ( 3 min )
    Apple: Epics Wettbewerbsvorwürfe gegen App Store sind "haltlos"
    Epic habe keine Beweise für Apples angebliche Monopolmacht erbringen können, so der iPhone-Hersteller. Das Urteil müsse in zweiter Instanz bestätigt werden.  ( 4 min )
    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht kleiner, aber interessanter Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem GitHub, Node.js, VS Code und glückliche Entwickler.  ( 4 min )
    Nordkoreanische Cyberkriminelle greifen Sicherheitslücke in Chrome an
    Um in ihre Rechner einzubrechen, haben nordkoreanische Angreifer Opfer auf fingierte Webseiten gelockt, die eine Sicherheitslücke in Google Chrome missbrauchen.  ( 5 min )
    IT-Arbeitsmarkt: Die beliebtesten Programmiersprachen und höchsten Gehälter
    Arbeitgeber suchen derzeit vor allem nach Go-Programmierern. Security-Expertinnen und -Experten sind ebenfalls sehr gefragt und erzielen die höchsten Einkommen.  ( 4 min )
    Optoelektronisches Schaltelement erreicht (theoretisch) 1.000.000 GHz
    Deutsch-österreichische Forschungsteams zeigen, dass bei den Taktfrequenzen optoelektronischer Schaltelemente noch viel Luft nach oben ist.  ( 4 min )
    Spieleentwicklung und Cloud: AWS for Games und Azure Game Development VM starten
    AWS und Microsoft Azure haben fast gleichzeitig neue Angebote für Spieleentwicklung in der Cloud auf den Markt gebracht, Azure sogar eine Virtuelle Maschine.  ( 5 min )
    Linux-Malware bedroht Windows
    Es taucht immer mehr Malware auf, die das Windows Subsytem for Linux (WSL) als Einfallstor nutzen. Die Gefahr steigt, warnen Sicherheitsforscher.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: IT Job Kompakt am 30. und 31. März: Jetzt noch für Recruting-Messe registrieren
    Die dritte Auflage der Fachkonferenz und IT-Job-Messe findet parallel zur secIT in Hannover statt. Es präsentieren sich mehr als zehn attraktive Unternehmen.  ( 3 min )
    Drei Fragen und Antworten: Wie Firmen weniger und bessere Meetings organisieren
    Der ganze Tag voller Videoanrufe, endlose Diskussionen – die meisten Teilnehmer lassen Meetings nur noch über sich ergehen. Doch das muss nicht sein.  ( 6 min )
    heise-Angebot: Supply Chain Security: Jetzt noch Frühbucherrabatt für den Thementag sichern
    Die halbtägige Online-Veranstaltung am 26. April beschäftigt sich mit den Schwachstellen in der Softwarelieferkette und Maßnahmen, um sie abzusichern.  ( 3 min )
    Western Digital schließt Root-Schadcode-Lücke in My-Cloud-Netzwerkspeichern
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für verschiedene NAS-Modelle von Western Digital.  ( 3 min )
    MacBook (Air) künftig angeblich auch als 15-Zoll-Modell
    Apple plant mehr Auswahl bei seinem Einsteiger-Notebook. Davon geht ein bekannter Display-Analyst aus. Allerdings brauchen Kunden noch Geduld.  ( 4 min )
    l+f: Anonymous leakt Nestle-Daten? Nestle: Nein, das waren wir selber
    Das Hacker-Kollektiv Anonymous gibt an, Daten bei Nestlé kopiert und veröffentlicht zu haben. Nestlé widerspricht: Das sei man selbst gewesen.  ( 3 min )
    Erneut Ausfall bei Apple-Diensten
    Am Donnerstag kam es zeitweise zu einem merkwürdigen Fehlerbild bei iMessage: Textversand ging, Bilder nicht. Betroffen waren zudem Fotos und der Schlüsselbund.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Webinar: SharePoint Online – Funktionen, Administration, Praxistipps
    Am 18. Mai lernen Admins, wie sie SharePoint Online einrichten und welche Regeln und Best Practices sie für einen erfolgreichen Einsatz kennen müssen.  ( 4 min )
    US-Justiz klagt vier russische Cyberkriminelle an
    Tausende Rechner aus dem Energiesektor in über hundert Ländern hätten die russisch-staatlichen Einbrecher kompromittiert. Nun erhebt die US-Justiz Anklage.  ( 4 min )
    Kompetenzzentrum: Firmen weiter mit Nachholbedarf bei Digitalisierung
    Manch kleines und mittelständisches Unternehmen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tut sich schwer mit der Digitalisierung, auch Budgets würden zu knapp kalkuliert.  ( 3 min )
    Netzteilstandard ATX 3.0: 600 Watt für Grafikkarten​ mit neuem Stecker
    Um den Leistungshunger kommender Pixelbeschleuniger zu befriedigen, dürfen zukünftige PC-Netzteile kurzzeitig bis zum Doppelten der Nennleistung schlucken.  ( 5 min )
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    The Download: We spoke to a radiation expert in Kyiv about the current nuclear accident risk
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. We spoke to a radiation expert in Kyiv about the current nuclear accident risk Russian troops have been bringing death and destruction to Ukraine since they invaded on February 24. But there’s a…  ( 4 min )
    What is the nuclear risk in Ukraine? A radiation expert speaks from Kyiv.
    Russian troops have been bringing death and destruction to Ukraine since they invaded on February 24. But there’s a risk they could cause a nuclear accident too, according to Vadim Chumak, head of the external exposure dosimetry lab at Ukraine’s National Research Center for Radiation Medicine in the country’s capital, Kyiv. Russia has taken control…  ( 8 min )
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    Remix Routes Demystified
    In the past months, there have been lots of talks dedictaed to Remix. Routing is not only one of the things that sets it apart from other frameworks, but it also fuels great performance and improves the overall experience for developers. Let’s dig in to all of the features that build up routing in this powerful framework.  ( 10 min )
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    U.S. Charges 4 Russian Govt. Employees Over Hacking Critical Infrastructure Worldwide
    The U.S. government on Thursday released a cybersecurity advisory outlining multiple intrusion campaigns conducted by state-sponsored Russian cyber actors from 2011 to 2018 that targeted the energy sector in the U.S. and beyond. "The [Federal Security Service] conducted a multi-stage campaign in which they gained remote access to U.S. and international Energy Sector networks, deployed  ( 3 min )
    7 Suspected Members of LAPSUS$ Hacker Gang, Aged 16 to 21, Arrested in U.K.
    The City of London Police has arrested seven teenagers between the ages of 16 and 21 for their alleged connections to the prolific LAPSUS$ extortion gang that's linked to a recent burst of attacks targeting NVIDIA, Samsung, Ubisoft, LG, Microsoft, and Okta. The development, which was first disclosed by BBC News, comes after a report from Bloomberg revealed that a 16-year-old Oxford-based  ( 3 min )
    Experts Uncover Campaign Stealing Cryptocurrency from Android and iPhone Users
    Researchers have blown the lid off a sophisticated malicious scheme primarily targeting Chinese users via copycat apps on Android and iOS that mimic legitimate digital wallet services to siphon cryptocurrency funds. "These malicious apps were able to steal victims' secret seed phrases by impersonating Coinbase, imToken, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Bitpie, TokenPocket, or OneKey," said Lukáš Štefanko  ( 4 min )
    North Korean Hackers Exploited Chrome Zero-Day to Target Fintech, IT and Media Firms
    Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on Thursday disclosed that it acted to mitigate threats from two distinct government-backed attacker groups based in North Korea that exploited a recently-uncovered remote code execution flaw in the Chrome web browser. The campaigns, once again "reflective of the regime's immediate concerns and priorities," are said to have targeted U.S. based organizations  ( 4 min )
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    Western Digital schließt Root-Schadcode-Lücke in My-Cloud-Netzwerkspeichern
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für verschiedene NAS-Modelle von Western Digital.  ( 3 min )

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    US charges 4 Russian govt employees with critical infrastructure hacks
    The U.S. has indicted four Russian government employees for their involvement in hacking campaigns targeting hundreds of companies and organizations from the global energy sector between 2012 and 2018. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Western Digital My Cloud OS update fixes critical vulnerability
    Western Digital has released new My Cloud OS firmware to fix a vulnerability exploited by bug hunters during the Pwn2Own 2021 hacking competition to achieve remote code execution. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Lapsus$ suspects arrested for Microsoft, Nvidia, Okta hacks
    As Lapsus$ data extortion gang announced that several of its members are taking a vacation, the City of London Police say they have arrested seven individuals connected to the gang. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Malicious Microsoft Excel add-ins used to deliver RAT malware
    Researchers report a new version of the JSSLoader remote access trojan being distributed malicious Microsoft Excel addins. [...]  ( 4 min )
    South Africa wants to fight SIM swapping with biometric checks
    The independent communications authority of South Africa (ICASA) has submitted a radical proposal to tackle the problem of SIM swapping attacks in the country, suggesting that local service providers should keep biometric data of cellphone number owners. [...]  ( 5 min )
    North Korean hackers exploit Chrome zero-day weeks before patch
    North Korean state hackers have exploited a zero-day, remote code execution vulnerability in Google Chrome web browser for more than a month before a patch became available, in attacks targeting news media, IT companies, cryptocurrency and fintech organizations. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Recent Windows Server updates cause DNS issues
    Microsoft has addressed a new known issue causing DNS stub zones loading failures that could lead to DNS resolution issues on Windows Server 2019 systems. [...]  ( 3 min )
    GitHub explains the cause behind the past week's outages
    GitHub says recent service outages were caused by resource contention issues in their primary database cluster. [...]  ( 4 min )
    A Better Grasp of Cyber Attack Tactics Can Stop Criminals Faster
    Recently, FortiGuard Labs released the latest Global Threat Landscape Report for the second half of 2021. There is a ton of data in it and several key takeaways. The main themes that weave through this report are about the increase in cybercriminal sophistication as well as speed. [...]  ( 7 min )
    FBI adds Russian cybercrime market owner to most wanted list
    A Russian national has been indicted by the US DOJ and added to the FBI's Cyber Most Wanted list for allegedly creating and managing a cybercrime marketplace. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    GlobalFoundries continues chip design’s transition to the cloud
    Putting silicon in the cloud so you can design silicon in the cloud The continued march of chip design tools into the cloud has received another endorsement, this time from GlobalFoundries, the fourth largest chip manufacturer in the world.…  ( 8 min )
    Mozilla creates paid-for subscriptions for web doc library
    For all those worried about the Firefox maker, now you can chip in five or ten bucks a month The Mozilla Developer Network, which hosts free, open access to web standard documentation, tools, samples and other good stuff, is going pay-for-play with a premium subscription plan that adds new personalization features. …  ( 8 min )
    HP finance manager went on $5m personal spending spree with company card
    Tesla, Porche, jewelry, bags, purses, watches, the whole works A now-former HP finance planning manager pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and filing false tax returns that follow from the misappropriation of company funds.…  ( 8 min )
    PlanetScale offers undo button to reverse schema migration without losing data
    Vitess-based database splits system for 30 minutes allowing users to right regrettable changes Distributed transaction database biz PlanetScale has introduced an "undo" button it says can reverse schema changes, allowing devs to avoid embarrassing disasters by reverting to the original design without losing data within a 30-minute window.…  ( 8 min )
    CEA sees future in waferscale quantum computing chips
    French research giant, C12 see challenges, but prototype slated for 2024 Here's something we will only believe once we see it: A quantum computing chip the size of a large silicon wafer.…  ( 8 min )
    Weibo faces US stock exchange delisting
    China's Twitter analog is latest in SEC crosshairs over audits Weibo, the Chinese equivalent to Twitter, has been added to an SEC roll of companies that may be delisted due to inaccessible audits. Surprisingly, China seems to be taking DC's side.…  ( 7 min )
    Qualcomm spends $4.5bn to acquire autonomous driving assets
    All-cash Veoneer deal's real target is full ownership of Arriver vehicle vision stacks Chipmaker Qualcomm is set to acquire Swedish automotive technology company Veoneer next week in a complex deal to bolster Qualcomm’s driver assistance and autonomous vehicle portfolio.…  ( 7 min )
    GitHub explains outage string in incidents update
    It was MySQL, with the resource contention, in the database cluster Code shack GitHub is offering an explanation for a succession of lengthy outages this month - it's the fault of resource contention issues in its primary database cluster during peak loads but more investigation is needed.…  ( 8 min )
    Fabless chip designers made bank in 2021 amid global shortage
    Absolutely Fabless: A good year for those who don't make the things themselves 2021 was a fabulous year for the largest global fabless chip designers, thanks to ongoing global chip shortage that caused silicon prices to spike, according to a new report from TrendForce.…  ( 8 min )
    Intel updates ATX PSU specs, eyes PCIe 5.0 horizon
    Major spec refresh includes 600 watt connector for GPUs Intel has detailed new ATX power supply unit (PSU) specifications that it says are designed to support the demands of upcoming PCIe Gen-5 graphics cards, while also delivering greater efficiency.…  ( 8 min )
    Hackers weigh in on programming languages of choice
    Small, self-described sample, sure. But results show shifts over time. Nevermind what enterprise programmers are trained to do, a self-defined set of hackers has its own programming language zeitgeist, one that apparently changes with the wind, at least according to the relatively small set surveyed.…  ( 8 min )
    EU law threatening 'commercially painful changes' for tech out tonight
    Reports suggest Digital Markets Act could hit a broader sweep of players than the FAANG gang The European Union is to launch a legislative process that is set to enforce greater competition among the leading digital platform providers.…  ( 8 min )
    Dev and Beta channels briefly align for Windows Insiders
    Bored of the bleeding edge? Come over and be bored in beta instead Windows Insiders weary of life on the bleeding edge can now opt for a more stable existence as the Dev and Beta channels briefly synchronize.…  ( 7 min )
    Apple's Mac Studio exposed: A spare storage slot and built-in RAM
    That's no quadcopter... that's a... cooling system? Apple's latest and greatest – the Mac Studio – has come under the gaze of teardown merchants, iFixit. The good news? There might be hope for storage swappers. The bad news? Everything else.…  ( 7 min )
    UK Ministry of Defence takes recruitment system offline, confirms data leak
    Info of those signing up to be soldiers leaked, as sources finger Capita-run system The UK Ministry of Defence has suspended online application and support services for the British Army's Capita-run Defence Recruitment System and confirmed to us that digital intruders compromised some data held on would-be soldiers.…  ( 10 min )
    RISE with SAP struggles to gain purchase with German-speaking users
    Investment sentiment for S/4HANA drops off while public cloud hosting only two per cent of environments Investment sentiment in S/4HANA, SAP's in-memory ERP platform, is falling for the first time among the software giant's German-speaking users.…  ( 8 min )
    IT outage at Scotland's Heriot-Watt University enters second week
    Multiple systems remain down as spokesperson confirms 'security incident' was cyber attack Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University has entered a second week of woe following a vist by an infosec nasty.…  ( 8 min )
    Thailand bans use of crypto for payments
    Regulators worry about financial stability if binary Baht spread Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Wednesday a ban on using cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as a means of making payments.…  ( 8 min )
    Creators of the GIF and TRS-80 pass away
    Thank you, Stephen E. Wilhite for your seminal image format, and John Roach for your pioneering microcomputer Two important figures in computing industry have passed away.…  ( 8 min )
    Check Point spreading AI goodness throughout its security portfolio
    Evolving threat environment means preventative AI – and SmartNICs – are needed to improve protection GTC  Check Point Software has put Nvidia GPUs and artificial intelligence techniques to work across its broad portfolio of security tools in order to address and adapt better to an increasingly sophisticated and rapidly changing threat environment.…  ( 9 min )
    ServiceNow jumps into RPA with imminent 'San Diego' release
    Will bring bots to workflow users, perhaps not with the same precision RPA specialists muster Workflow specialist ServiceNow has announced a heavy emphasis on robotic process automation (RPA) in the next release of its platform, to get aging applications working with each other in a more user-friendly fashion.…  ( 8 min )
    Toshiba shareholders reject split plan and private sale
    Back to the drawing board for company plagued by years of scandals Toshiba's shareholders have rejected both the company's plan to split into two companies and a proposal to look for a private buyer.…  ( 8 min )
    Tencent Cloud ends pursuit of 'revenue growth at all costs'
    Plans more SaaS and PaaS, and to stop selling IaaS at a loss Tencent has decided to stop spending whatever it takes to increase its cloud revenue.…  ( 9 min )
    China’s cloud spend to more than triple in four years
    25 per cent CAGR will see $87 billion a year spent by 2026, says Canalys Mainland China's cloud infrastructure services market – covering both infrastructure as-a-service and platform as-a-service – is expected to grow to $84.7 billion by 2026, according to market analyst firm Canalys.…  ( 8 min )
    F-Secure spins out new enterprise security business: WithSecure
    CEO tells The Reg of new branding ahead of Finnish vendor's corporate split F-Secure's enterprise-facing business will have a new brand – WithSecure – and a sharpened focus when the company splits into two independent operations.…  ( 9 min )
    Sealed, confidential IBM files from age-discrimination case now public for all to see
    Big Blue efforts to protect sensitive docs thwarted by mass of litigants Confidential IBM documents presented in court as evidence to support claims Big Blue systematically shed older workers – documents subsequently placed under seal – have now publicly surfaced in one of the many ongoing age discrimination lawsuits against the IT giant.…  ( 9 min )
    Intel boss presses Congress for manufacturing subsidies
    Gelsinger also confirms he's ended multi-billion share-buyback scheme Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger on Wednesday urged US Congress yet again to pass $52 billion in funding swiftly to boost America's semiconductor industry – and said Wall Street's negative response to his costly manufacturing expansion plan is proof Intel is worthy of the subsidies.…  ( 10 min )
    Nvidia CEO: We're open to Intel making our chips
    Matching TSMC is not for the faint of heart, though, Huang warns GTC  Nvidia is considering expanding its supplier base by getting at least some of its chips made in Intel factories.…  ( 11 min )
    VMware fixes command injection, file upload flaws in Carbon Black security tool
    Miscreants can exploit these to make a bad situation much worse VMware has patched two security flaws, an OS command injection vulnerability and a file upload hole, in its Carbon Black App Control security product running on Windows.…  ( 8 min )
    US says Russian ran online marketplace of stolen logins
    Cyber-souk offered bundle deals of account access and credit card info, says Uncle Sam A Russian national was indicted in the US on Tuesday for allegedly running an online marketplace selling access to credit card, shopping, and web payment accounts belonging to tens of thousands of victims.…  ( 8 min )
    IBM powers up cloud service for managing crypto keys
    As in encryption, not coins, thankfully IBM has unveiled a cloud-based key management service that should make it easier for organizations to manage encryption keys across complex multi-cloud hybrid environments, as well as on-premises.…  ( 8 min )
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    Hacker-Gruppe Lapsus$: Sieben Teenager in Großbritannien festgenommen
    In Großbritannien sind sieben Teenager in Verbindung mit Ermittlungen zur Lapsus$-Gruppe festgenommen worden. Ein 16-Jähriger soll Kopf der Gruppe sein.  ( 4 min )
    Gesichtserkennung: Ukraine will Verstorbene mit Clearview-KI identifizieren
    Der ukrainische Vizepremierminister Fedorov will mithilfe der Gesichtserkennungssoftware der umstrittenen US-Firma Clearview AI getötete Russen identifizieren.  ( 4 min )
    iCloud-Daten auf Fremd-Servern: Klage gegen Apple außergerichtlich beigelegt
    Apples Auslagerung von Nutzerdaten etwa auf Google-Server sei Täuschung, so die Sammelklage. Eine Millionenzahlung von Apple beendet das Verfahren.  ( 4 min )
    Apple setzt CO₂-armes Aluminium in größerem Umfang ein
    In fast allen Apple-Geräten steckt Aluminium. Recycling und ein neuer Produktionsprozess sollen die Produktion klimafreundlicher machen.  ( 4 min )
    GeForce-GPUs und CPUs: Nvidia zieht Intel für die Chipfertigung in Betracht
    GeForce-Grafikkarten könnten künftig auch mit Intels Fertigungstechnik erscheinen – beide Firmen sprechen offenbar schon miteinander.  ( 4 min )
    S wie Sandbox: Unternehmen für Quanten-Computing und KI löst sich von Alphabet
    Das Quantentechnologie- und KI-Unternehmen Sandbox löst sich von Alphabet. Hinter der Finanzierung stehen prominente Tech-Investoren.  ( 3 min )
    Lenovo ThinkStation P360: Mehr Leistung mit Intels Alder-Lake-Prozessoren
    Dank aktueller Prozessoren von Intel und Grafikkarten von Nvidia verspricht Lenovo deutlich mehr Leistung für seine neue ThinkStation-Generation.  ( 4 min )
    DE-CIX: Zweiter ostdeutscher Internetknoten entsteht in Leipzig
    Die Deutsche Commercial Internet Exchange will mit einem Leipziger Internetknoten die ostdeutschen Bundesländer für Unternehmen interessanter machen.  ( 3 min )
    macOS 12.3: Viele Berichte über Monitorprobleme
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    Russia claims to have ‘evacuated’ 402,000 Ukrainians to Russia.
    Out of them, 84,000 are children, according to the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Lyudmyla Denisova. Ukraine is not yet able to verify these statistics, but the Ukrainian government is investigating the removal of 2,389 children from Ukraine. The post Russia claims to have ‘evacuated’ 402,000 Ukrainians to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine mirrors Belarusian expulsion of diplomats.
    In retaliation for the expulsion of most of Ukraine’s diplomatic mission to Belarus, Ukraine will officially reduce the diplomatic staff of the embassy in Kyiv to just five diplomats, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko. Ukraine will also close the consulate of Belarus in Lviv. The post Ukraine mirrors Belarusian expulsion of diplomats. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shelling kills 3, injures 13 in Mykolayiv Oblast.
    Russian forces fired Tornado rockets at civilians in the village of Yavkyne, where IDPs from neighboring villages had gathered. The attack also damaged a building, according to the Bashtan City Council. The post Shelling kills 3, injures 13 in Mykolayiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky urges G7 to fully block Russia’s central bank, other banks.
    He also called on G7 countries to block Russia from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and impose an embargo on all trade with Russia. Russia’s frozen assets should be used to pay reparations to Ukraine, he added. The post Zelensky urges G7 to fully block Russia’s central bank, other banks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian parliament abolishes customs tariffs, value-added tax for imports during war.
    The bill would also exempt the owners of residential real estate in areas affected by the war from paying a property tax for 2021-2022. The post Ukrainian parliament abolishes customs tariffs, value-added tax for imports during war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland won’t pay for Russian gas in rubles says CEO of PGNiG.
    Paweł Majewski, head of Polish largest oil and gas company, said that the contract with Gazprom envisions the payment method and Poland won’t change it. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has previously demanded that the European Union switch its payments for Russian gas from dollars to rubles. The post Poland won’t pay for Russian gas in rubles says CEO of PGNiG. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Deputy Prime Minister: 10 Russian prisoners of war exchanged for 10 Ukrainian soldiers.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk added that 11 Russian sailors saved by Ukraine from a sunken ship would be exchanged for 19 Ukrainian sailors captured by Russia. The post Deputy Prime Minister: 10 Russian prisoners of war exchanged for 10 Ukrainian soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: US still opposed to providing fighter jets to Ukraine
    A senior U.S. official told CNN that the country’s position has not changed on the matter. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked NATO for “one percent of all (their) planes,” later adding, “you have thousands of fighter jets, but we have not been given one yet.” The post CNN: US still opposed to providing fighter jets to Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO to protect Ukraine from chemical, biological, nuclear threats.
    According to a joint statement by NATO countries, the use of chemical or biological weapons by Russia will lead to severe consequences for the Kremlin. The statement didn’t specify the consequences. The post NATO to protect Ukraine from chemical, biological, nuclear threats. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Inside massacre of civilian evacuees outside Kyiv
    STOYANKA-2, Kyiv Oblast – In the village of Stoyanka-2 outside Kyiv, a half-dozen cars line the road, riddled with holes, their bodywork mangled by bullets and an explosion.  Their windows, bearing handwritten Ukrainian signs saying “Children” are perforated or shattered. The suitcases inside the vehicles appear to have been searched. […] The post Inside massacre of civilian evacuees outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    4 killed by Russian overnight shelling in Luhansk Oblast.
    According to the local governor Serhiy Haidai, Russian forces attacked towns in Luhansk Oblast with missiles and phosphorus bombs that are banned to use against civilians by the Geneva Conventions. 31 buildings were damaged or completely destroyed. The post 4 killed by Russian overnight shelling in Luhansk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fearless Kyiv utility workers keep the city running under Russia’s shelling
    As Russian bombs and rockets land on Kyiv’s residential buildings, the city’s utility services’ workers drudge overtime to clear the streets of the damage, debris and garbage left behind in the wake of Russia’s attacks.  As many as 4,000 homes across Ukraine have been damaged by Russia’s military since the […] The post Fearless Kyiv utility workers keep the city running under Russia’s shelling appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 15,800 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    The Ukrainian military have also destroyed 530 Russian tanks, 1,597 armored vehicles, 1,033 cars, 280 artillery systems, 82 multiple rocket launchers, 47 surface-to-air missiles, at least 108 jets, 124 helicopters, 4 boats, 72 fuel tanks, and 50 drones. The post Ukraine’s military: 15,800 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Large Russian amphibious assault ship destroyed in Berdiansk.
    According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the Russian warship “Orsk” was destroyed in the port of Berdiansk, which is currently occupied by the Russian forces. The post Ukraine’s military: Large Russian amphibious assault ship destroyed in Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    87 residential buildings damaged in Kyiv since Feb. 24.
    According to the Kyiv City State Administration, Russian attacks have also damaged 10 private houses, 12 schools, and 6 kindergartens in the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The post 87 residential buildings damaged in Kyiv since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    ABC: Russia launched 1,200 missiles on Ukraine.
    Russia still has the vast majority of the assembled surface to air missiles and cruise missiles available, ABC News reported citing an unnamed U.S. defense official. The post ABC: Russia launched 1,200 missiles on Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian deputy ambassador to the UN: Russia retains right to use nuclear weapons if “provoked” by NATO.
    In an interview with Sky News, Dmitry Polyanskiy, one of Russia’s top diplomats in the United States, said that Putin could use nuclear weapons if the country feels it is facing an “existential” threat. Polyanskiy also denied that Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine. The post Russian deputy ambassador to the UN: Russia retains right to use nuclear weapons if “provoked” by NATO. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK to supply Ukraine with 6,000 defensive missiles.
    According to a U.K. government press release on March 24, the missiles include anti-tank and high explosive weapons. The U.K. will also provide £25 million ($33 million) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the package at the NATO and G7 leaders’ meeting this week. The post UK to supply Ukraine with 6,000 defensive missiles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Most fires in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone contained.
    Ukrainian Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Ruslan Strelets said in a televised interview on March 24 that more than 30 fires have been recorded in the area over the past two weeks. The International Atomic Energy Agency earlier reported on March 23 that it was informed by Ukraine that […] The post Most fires in Chornobyl Exclusion Zone contained. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: No signs Belarus preparing to invade Ukraine.
    Voice of America correspondent Carla Babb relayed the information on Twitter on March 23, citing an unnamed U.S. Department of Defense official. Ukrainian intelligence previously said on March 20 that it expected Belarus to join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine within 1-2 days of its announcement. The post Pentagon: No signs Belarus preparing to invade Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    The Download: Ukraine claims it’s using facial recognition to identify dead Russian soldiers
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Ukraine claims it’s using facial recognition to identify dead Russian soldiers Ukraine has started using facial recognition technology to identify dead Russian soldiers, a senior government official has claimed. Mykhailo Fedorov, vice prime…  ( 5 min )
    The Green Future Index 2022
    A ranking of 76 economies on their progress and commitment toward building a low-carbon future.  ( 6 min )
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    23-Year-Old Russian Hacker Wanted by FBI for Running Marketplace of Stolen Logins
    A 23-year-old Russian national has been indicted in the U.S. and added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Cyber Most Wanted List for his alleged role as the administrator of Marketplace A, a cyber crime forum that sold stolen login credentials, personal information, and credit card data. Igor Dekhtyarchuk, who first appeared in hacker forums in 2013 under the alias "floraby," has  ( 3 min )
    Chinese APT Hackers Targeting Betting Companies in Southeast Asia
    A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) has been linked to a new campaign targeting gambling-related companies in South East Asia, particularly Taiwan, the Philippines, and Hong Kong. Cybersecurity firm Avast dubbed the campaign Operation Dragon Castling, describing its malware arsenal as a "robust and modular toolset." The ultimate motives of the threat actor are not immediately  ( 3 min )
    How to Build a Custom Malware Analysis Sandbox
    Before hunting malware, every researcher needs to find a system where to analyze it. There are several ways to do it: build your own environment or use third-party solutions. Today we will walk through all the steps of creating a custom malware sandbox where you can perform a proper analysis without infecting your computer. And then compare it with a ready-made service. Why do you need a malware  ( 6 min )
    Researchers Trace LAPSUS$ Cyber Attacks to 16-Year-Old Hacker from England
    Authentication services provider Okta on Wednesday named Sitel as the third-party linked to a security incident experienced by the company in late January that allowed the LAPSUS$ extortion gang to remotely take over an internal account belonging to a customer support engineer. The company added that 366 corporate customers, or about 2.5% of its customer base, may have been impacted by the "  ( 4 min )
    Over 200 Malicious NPM Packages Caught Targeting Azure Developers
    A new large scale supply chain attack has been observed targeting Azure developers with no less than 218 malicious NPM packages with the goal of stealing personal identifiable information. "After manually inspecting some of these packages, it became apparent that this was a targeted attack against the entire @azure NPM scope, by an attacker that employed an automatic script to create accounts  ( 3 min )
    VMware Issues Patches for Critical Flaws Affecting Carbon Black App Control
    VMware on Wednesday released software updates to plug two critical security vulnerabilities affecting its Carbon Black App Control platform that could be abused by a malicious actor to execute arbitrary code on affected installations in Windows systems. Tracked as CVE-2022-22951 and CVE-2022-22952, both the flaws are rated 9.1 out of a maximum of 10 on the CVSS vulnerability scoring system.  ( 3 min )
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    VMware Carbon App Control: Angreifer könnten Schadcode auf Server schieben
    Wichtige Sicherheitsupdates schließen zwei kritische Lücken in Carbon App Control für Windows.  ( 3 min )

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    Nestlé says it leaked its own test data, not Anonymous
    Have a break, don't have any more KitKat, junk food giant also tells Russia Nestlé, which is to stop selling KitKats and other brands in Russia, says corporate data leaked online this week by Anonymous was not stolen nor all that useful.…  ( 9 min )
    US, Canada to figure out rules on cops and Feds accessing people's data across borders
    Agreement could simplify demands for potential evidence, leaves real-time surveillance unaddressed The US and Canada said on Wednesday that representatives are negotiating an agreement to apply the CLOUD Act to law enforcement operations that reach across their respective borders.…  ( 10 min )
    It takes big business to make Nvidia's Omniverse tangible
    Amazon, Pepsi, Siemens and more go for digitally twinned ops GTC  Nvidia is investing mightily in the concept of "digital twins" or large-scale simulations that illuminate real-world processes. This week at the company's GPU Technology Conference (GTC) they demonstrated how several high-profile companies are bringing digital twins into production via their all-encompassing Omniverse hardware and software platforms.…  ( 8 min )
    Samba 4.16 release strips away more SMB 1
    No one should be using long-dead protocol so it's gotta go The Samba project just released version 4.16, and with it parts of the veteran SMB 1 file-sharing protocol are being permanently removed.…  ( 8 min )
    SMB 1 stripped from latest Samba release 4.16
    No one should be using long-dead protocol so it's gotta go The Samba project just released version 4.16, and with it parts of the veteran SMB 1 file-sharing protocol are being permanently removed.…  ( 8 min )
    'Enterprise' browser maker Island valued at $1.3bn out of the gate
    High valuation just weeks out of stealth for browser in business control A startup pitching an "enterprise browser" hit unicorn status only weeks after emerging from stealth.…  ( 8 min )
    Hooking up to Starlink might be pricier than you thought
    Increases inbound for Musk's satellite Internet service and his Falcon rockets Prices are rising for customers of both Elon Musk's Starlink Internet service and his SpaceX rockets, with "excessive levels of inflation" to blame.…  ( 7 min )
    How was cybercriminals' fiscal 2021? Nearly $7bn in pure profit, says FBI
    Another year, another batch of record-setting cybercrime losses The FBI's latest yearly cybercrime report is bad news for those of us trying to stay safe: The criminals continue to have a leg up, leading to record financial losses.…  ( 8 min )
    How Nvidia is overcoming slowdown issues in GPU clusters
    Claims it has cracked the scalability problem with incoming H100 GTC  If you're training a large deep learning model, and you want it to train it faster, you should just throw more GPUs at it, right? Well, that works for a while, but there is actually a limit to the amount of proportional performance you can expect from adding additional GPUs in a server cluster.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft, Nvidia extend Azure confidential computing to GPUs
    Remember when orgs were worried about processing sensitive info in public cloud? Microsoft has linked up with Nvidia to enable confidential computing in its Azure cloud to encompass the graphics giant's GPUs. This will allow GPUs to process workloads on Azure that call for the highest level of protection, such as applications in healthcare or financial services.…  ( 8 min )
    Complaints mount after GitHub launches new algorithmic feed
    GitHub algorithm seeks to improve discovery. Developers disagree. GitHub has introduced a new feed into the dashboard of users and it doesn't appear to have gone down well with the code shack's regulars.…  ( 8 min )
    Adobe anticipates $75m hit from Russia, Belarus pullout
    Of course it's still making money hand over fist, but there's an actual number to put on war's effect on big tech Adobe had a great first quarter this year, but the real news is the losses it is predicting due to the Russo-Ukraine war, which finally gives us a sense of the financial impact of Russian pullouts on big tech.…  ( 8 min )
    US court allows ZTE to exit probation despite visa fraud
    But judge encourages government to pursue criminal or civil charges against the company Chinese telecoms kit maker ZTE is being allowed to end its five-year probation period in the US that resulted from its admission to violating trade sanctions in 2017.…  ( 8 min )
    C: Everyone's favourite programming language isn't a programming language
    'It has completely distorted the way we speak to each other,' says Swift and Rust boffin Aria Beingessner, a member of the teams that implemented both Rust and Swift, has an interesting new take on some of those (and other) language's problems – that C isn't a programming language anymore.…  ( 8 min )
    Russia's Mir space station returned to Earth 21 years ago
    The project lives on as part of the ISS – but for how much longer? Today marks 21 years since Russia's space station, Mir, returned to Earth.…  ( 8 min )
    Lockbit wins ransomware speed test, encrypts 25,000 files per minute
    Aim for prevention rather than outrunning this malware Ransomware moves more quickly than most organizations can respond. Though knowing they have a specific limited window should help inform where to put their defenses, according to security data shop Splunk.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft to upgrade language translator with new class of AI model
    Why use 20 systems when one will do Microsoft is replacing at least some of its natural-language processing systems with a more efficient class of AI model.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia: Better parallelism coming to standard C++ lib
    Which could be useful for people writing code to run across CPUs, GPUs, etc GTC  Nvidia said the lines are blurring between the standard C++ and Nv's CUDA C++ library when it comes to parallel execution of code.…  ( 10 min )
    Fresh concerns about 'indefinite' UK government access to doctors' patient data
    As England's controversial scheme to grab 55 million citizen's medical data is withdrawn, emergency powers are extended Concerns are being raised over UK government proposals to extend emergency powers introduced during the pandemic, giving it access to patient data held by general practitioners (GPs).…  ( 9 min )
    Oracle releases Java JDK 18 with enhanced source code documentation
    Short-term release includes Simple Web Server, pattern matching for switch expressions, and more Oracle's Java 18 development environment has hit the streets, with Big Red promising nine enhancements including the ability to add sample source code to API documentation.…  ( 8 min )
    Testing for COVID with the sound of a cough? There’s an app for that
    And it's right more often than rapid antigen tests An Australian software developer claims to have created a smartphone app that can accurately diagnose COVID-19 by listening to a user's coughs.…  ( 8 min )
    Apple stops censoring terms it etches onto iPhones in Taiwan
    Still won't let Hong Kong buyers use terms Beijing may not appreciate Apple has stopped political censorship of terms that buyers choose to have engraved onto its products in Taiwan – but has kept the policy in both mainland China and Hong Kong, leading an academic research group to wonder whether Apple does not fully understand its own censorship policies and applications, or is bowing to Beijing's wishes.…  ( 9 min )
    Russian IT pros fleeing the country, says local tech industry lobby
    Russia is Putin together plans to create its own versions of banned products and local business is promising to buy Between 50,000 and 70,000 Russian IT professionals have left the country in recent weeks, and more plan to follow, according to the Russian Association of Electronic Communications – an organization that promotes online businesses.…  ( 8 min )
    Okta now says: Lapsus$ may in fact have accessed customer info
    Plus: Microsoft reveals gang pulled off limited source code heist after single account compromised Identity management as-a-service platform Okta says the Lapsus$ extortion gang may in fact have managed to see some of its customers' data, and Microsoft has admitted the crew got its grubby paws on some source code.…  ( 8 min )
    Okta admits Lapsus$ attack revealed customer data
    Microsoft confesses gang pulled off limited source code heist after single account compromised Identity management as-a-service platform Okta has admitted that the Lapsus$ extortion gang managed to see some of its customers' data, and Microsoft has admitted the gang got its grubby paws on some source code.…  ( 9 min )
    Chip shortage to end this year – at least for us: Xiaomi
    China's smartphone and IoT gadget champ says it might even see a glut by 2023 Chinese smartphones-and-more manufacturer Xiaomi believes its silicon supply chain will return to normal in the second half of 2022 – and by next year it may even have an embarrassment of riches to consider when it shops for components.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia’s Morpheus AI security framework to land in April
    We wonder how deep this rabbit hole will go GTC  Nvidia teased several updates to its Morpheus AI security framework at GTC this week, and also announced it would make the application framework generally available in April.…  ( 9 min )
    Apple notches up ninth €5m fine for ignoring nation's competition watchdog
    It's just a business expense at this point Apple has just been assessed a ninth fine of €5m ($5.5m) in the Netherlands for failing to allow Dutch dating apps to process transactions using a third-party payment service, as required by the European country's competition watchdog.…  ( 9 min )
    How Pfizer used AI and supercomputers to design COVID-19 vaccine, tablet
    Everything from molecular structure to freezer distribution involved ML, says exec GTC  AI algorithms were involved in every step of the way to design and deliver Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral tablets to hundreds of millions of people as coronavirus spread around the world.…  ( 9 min )
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    Ukrainian boxer Yurii Zakhareev wins gold at European boxing championship.
    Zakhareev won a gold medal at the European amateur boxing championship for boxers under 22 years old. In the final match, he defeated U.K. Garan Croft. The post Ukrainian boxer Yurii Zakhareev wins gold at European boxing championship. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    4,554 people evacuated from hot spots on March 23.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 2,912 people were evacuated from besieged Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia. In total, seven out of nine agreed-upon humanitarian corridors worked out on Wednesday. The post 4,554 people evacuated from hot spots on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bans Google News service.
    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media, or Roskomnadzor, has banned Google News service, accusing it of spreading “false news” about Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post Russia bans Google News service. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Zelensky asked Biden not to sanction Russian oligarch Abramovich yet to facilitate peace talks.
    As U.S. sanctions against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich were to go out along with the sanctions from the U.K. and EU, President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Joe Biden to hold off the measure, the Wall Street Journal reported citing unnamed sources. Zelensky allegedly said that Abramovich could be an […] The post WSJ: Zelensky asked Biden not to sanction Russian oligarch Abramovich yet to facilitate peace talks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff: Russian invaders try to undermine Ukraine’s sowing campaign.
    The post General Staff: Russian invaders try to undermine Ukraine’s sowing campaign. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Media: Ukraine’s agriculture minister resigns.
    European Pravda reported that it was not clear what was the reason for Roman Leshchenko’s resignation. He hasn’t yet commented on the matter. The post Media: Ukraine’s agriculture minister resigns. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian journalist killed by Russian shelling in Kyiv.
    Oksana Bauila, a reporter with Russia’s The Insider media outlet was on assignment at the site of a Russian shelling in Kyiv’s Podil district when the Russian forces launched another strike at the spot. According to The Insider, two people accompanying Baulina were injured and hospitalized, while one more civilian […] The post Russian journalist killed by Russian shelling in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US: Russian forces commit war crimes in Ukraine.
    “We’ve seen numerous credible reports of indiscriminate attacks and attacks deliberately targeting civilians, as well as other atrocities,” reads the March 23 statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The post US: Russian forces commit war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Death toll in Russian attack of Kharkiv Oblast administration building grows to 24.
    Rescuers continue to search for bodies under the rubble at the site of the March 1 shelling in central Kharkiv, according to Yevhen Vasylenko, the head of the State Emergency Service in Kharkiv Oblast. The post Death toll in Russian attack of Kharkiv Oblast administration building grows to 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bloomberg: Russia’s Central Bank governor tried to resign over war in Ukraine, Putin rejected.
    Elvira Nabiullina, who has led Russia’s Central Bank for nearly nine years, tried to quit when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. Putin did not accept her resignation. The post Bloomberg: Russia’s Central Bank governor tried to resign over war in Ukraine, Putin rejected. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    1,143 buildings destroyed in Kharkiv since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, Russian forces have destroyed 1,143 buildings in Ukraine’s second-biggest city, 998 of which are residential buildings, since Feb. 24. The post 1,143 buildings destroyed in Kharkiv since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell a parking lot in Kyiv’s Podil district, one dead.
    Russian troops shelled a parking lot near a shopping mall in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring two more, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said. The post Russian forces shell a parking lot in Kyiv’s Podil district, one dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: NATO must act now or face dreadful consequences later
    An Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government will take place on 24 March 2022 in Brussels. It needs to be a game-changer. The focal point of this Summit will be the all-out war launched by Russia against Ukraine one month earlier, namely on 24 February 2022, and […] The post Eugene Czolij: NATO must act now or face dreadful consequences later appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Swedish Defense Minister: Ukraine to receive 5,000 anti-tank weapons.
    TT news agency quoted Swedish Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist saying that the country will provide additional anti-tank equipment. The country has already sent 5,000 anti-tank weapons and other military aid to Ukraine. The post Swedish Defense Minister: Ukraine to receive 5,000 anti-tank weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv keeps supply chains open amid defense
    A city at war needs more than just weapons.  To survive, a city needs uninterrupted access to food, medicine and other critical goods. While Kyiv has avoided the worst of Russia’s depredations, which have come close to razing Mariupol and Kharkiv to the ground, the capital city remains the key […] The post Kyiv keeps supply chains open amid defense appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    WSJ: Up to 40,000 Russian troops killed, wounded, taken prisoner or missing in Ukraine.
    The Wall Street Journal wrote that between 7,000 and 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since Feb.24. The news outlet quoted a senior NATO official. The post WSJ: Up to 40,000 Russian troops killed, wounded, taken prisoner or missing in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    German Foreign Minister: further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine.
    According to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, the country will provide Ukraine with Strela surface-to-air missiles, after weeks of delays in delivery. The post German Foreign Minister: further Strela missiles are on way to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Health Minister: Russia damaged 58 ambulances, killed 6 medics since Feb.24.
    Health Minister Viktor Lyashko says the ministry began suppling bulletproof vests to emergency medical workers, “who despite everything are rescuing Ukrainians.” The post Health Minister: Russia damaged 58 ambulances, killed 6 medics since Feb.24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demand her arrival.
    Journalist Svitlana Zalizetska, head of Ria-Melitopol website, told Suspilne news outlet that Russian troops broke into her house and kidnapped her 75-year-old father. “They told my mother that they would release my father only after I come back,” said Zalizetska. According to her, Halyna Danylchenko, who was installed by Russian […] The post Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demand her arrival. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demanding her arrival.
    Journalist Svitlana Zalizetska, head of Ria-Melitopol website, told Suspilne news outlet that Russian troops broke into her house and kidnapped her 75-year-old father. “They told my mother that they would release my father only after I come back,” said Zalizetska. According to her, Halyna Danylchenko, who was installed by Russian […] The post Russian troops abduct father of journalist in occupied Melitopol, demanding her arrival. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Stoltenberg: NATO to supply Ukraine nuclear, chemical protection equipment.
    NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the alliance is expected to agree to provide Ukraine with “additional support including cyber security equipment” and supplies to “protect against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.” The post Stoltenberg: NATO to supply Ukraine nuclear, chemical protection equipment. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus expels most Ukrainian diplomats, shuts Ukraine’s consulate general.
    “The Ukrainian embassy will continue to work in Belarus in a 1+4 format, meaning an ambassador and four staff members,” Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anatoly Glaz told Belta state-run news agency. The post Belarus expels most Ukrainian diplomats, shuts Ukraine’s consulate general. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity: ‘They were most interested in finding organizers of pro-Ukrainian rallies’
    Oleh Baturin, a journalist for the Novy Den, a newspaper in Ukraine’s southern Kherson Oblast, was kidnapped by the Russian military on March 12. Baturin lives in Kakhovka, a city of 35,000 people 90 kilometers to the west from the regional capital Kherson. For many years he has been covering […] The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity: ‘They were most interested in finding organizers of pro-Ukrainian rallies’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin: Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries to EU members.
    Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a televised government meeting, that “unfriendly countries” must pay for Russian energy in rubles and ordered the changes to be implemented within a week. EU member states are part of Russia’s official “unfriendly countries” list. The post Putin: Russia will only accept rubles for gas deliveries to EU members. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin plans to attend autumn G20 summit, says ambassador.
    Russia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobieva said Vladimir Putin intends to attend the G20 summit being hosted by Indonesia in October. The U.S. and its Western allies are assessing whether Russia should remain in the group, while China backed Russia, saying “Russia is an important member.” The post Putin plans to attend autumn G20 summit, says ambassador. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    French Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas leave Russia.
    France’s two largest banks by total assets – Crédit Agricole and BNP Paribas – are pulling out of Russia amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Crédit Agricole added that its priority was helping to support its 2,400 employees in Ukraine, who were helping ensure essential banking activities continued despite being […] The post French Crédit Agricole, BNP Paribas leave Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poll: 90% of Ukrainians believe Russia must pay for the country’s reconstruction after war.
    According to the recent poll conducted by the Rating Group, a fifth of Ukrainians add that European countries and international organizations must pay for rebuilding Ukraine’s economy. Multiple answers were allowed. According to the poll, 53% of Ukrainians are unemployed because of war. The post Poll: 90% of Ukrainians believe Russia must pay for the country’s reconstruction after war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Nestle to partly suspend operation in Russia, discontinues KitKat and Nesquik.
    Nestle faced backlash from consumers, activist groups and politicians for not pulling out from Russia after it invaded Ukraine. Now, the company says it will partly halt operations in Russia, yet continue to provide essential food, such as infant food and medical/hospital nutrition. The post Nestle to partly suspend operation in Russia, discontinues KitKat and Nesquik. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia uses white phosphorus bombs in Hostomel and Irpin.
    Russian forces targeted the satellite towns of Kyiv with phosphorus bombs on the night of March 22, according to Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushin. The use of such weapons against civilians is banned by the Geneva Conventions. The post Russia uses white phosphorus bombs in Hostomel and Irpin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bucha City Council: Ukraine’s military surround Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel.
    It means that the Russian troops in the area are encircled. The post Bucha City Council: Ukraine’s military surround Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian war kills 121 children since Feb. 24.
    167 children were injured by Russian attacks, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. 61 children were killed in Kyiv Oblast, 41 in Kharkiv Oblast, 40 in the Donetsk Oblast, 32 in Chernihiv Oblasts, 24 in the Mykolaiv Oblast, 16 in Kyiv, 15 in Zhytomyr Oblast, 15 in Kherson Oblast,15 in […] The post Russian war kills 121 children since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Russia combat power in Ukraine declines below 90% of pre-invasion levels, US official says.
    It happened for the first time since the attack began. The post Reuters: Russia combat power in Ukraine declines below 90% of pre-invasion levels, US official says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Akhmetov: Mariupol’s metal factories won’t work under Russian occupation.
    Ukraine’s richest oligarch Rinat Akhmetov told the Wall Street Journal on March 23 that his Azovstal and Ilyich metallurgical plants located in besieged Mariupol would not operate under Russian occupation. Together they employ 40,000 people, and are temporarily closed now. The post Akhmetov: Mariupol’s metal factories won’t work under Russian occupation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Western Ukraine loosens alcohol ban, Lviv says ‘no, thank you’
    A woman walks near the beer shelf in Pravda Beer Theater, a four-story located in the center, in Lviv, Ukraine on March 21. The post Western Ukraine loosens alcohol ban, Lviv says ‘no, thank you’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 15,600 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    According to the report, Ukrainian troops have also destroyed 517 Russian tanks, 1,578 armored vehicles, 1,008 cars, 267 artillery pieces, 80 multiple rocket launchers, 47 surface-to-air missiles, at least 101 jets, 124 helicopters, 4 boats, 70 fuel tanks, and 42 drones. The post Ukraine’s military: 15,600 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK intelligence: Russian troops trying to encircle Ukraine’s forces in eastern Ukraine.
    To do that, Russians are advancing from Kharkiv in the north and Mariupol in the south, according to a March 23 report by the British Defense Ministry. The post UK intelligence: Russian troops trying to encircle Ukraine’s forces in eastern Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders destroy Chernihiv bridge to Kyiv.
    The bridge was used to evacuate civilians from Chernihiv, located 130 kilometers northeast of Kyiv, and bring humanitarian aid to the city, which has no electricity and suffers from the shortage of supplies. The post Russian invaders destroy Chernihiv bridge to Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kharkiv Oblast shelled 32 times overnight.
    The Russian forces fired at Kharkiv with tank cannons, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and artillery, according to the governor of Kharkiv Oblast Oleh Synyehubov. 8 civilians were injured in Lozova, a city in Kharkiv Oblast, where 20 houses, a school and a kindergarten were damaged by Russian shelling. The post Kharkiv Oblast shelled 32 times overnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects 9 humanitarian corridors to open on March 23.
    The corridors will evacuate people from besieged Mariupol and other cities in the Donetsk region, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and from the outskirts of Kyiv, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post Ukraine expects 9 humanitarian corridors to open on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 4 people injured by overnight Russian shelling in Kyiv.
    Russian shelling hit a shopping center, a high-rise residential building and some private houses on the night of March 23 in Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi and Shevchenkivskyi districts, according to Kyiv’s city administration. The post At least 4 people injured by overnight Russian shelling in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two children killed following Russian attack on Rubizhne.
    According to Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Gaidai, Russians struck an apartment building in Luhansk Oblast Rubizhne at around 8 p.m. local time on March 22. The shell exploded on the fifth floor, killing three people, including two children. The post Two children killed following Russian attack on Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery shows Russia removing military aircraft from a key airport.
    Russia has withdrawn most of its helicopters from a strategic Chornobayivka airport in southern Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, according to satellite images provided by space imaging company Planet Labs. According to the New York Times, Ukrainian forces attacked the Kherson airport, inflicting considerable damage to Russian equipment. Russian ground troops appear […] The post Satellite imagery shows Russia removing military aircraft from a key airport. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military casualties have surpassed that of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
    The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces released the information claiming that as of March 22 the Russian military sustained 15,300 casualties. Over the ten years of the USSR’s war in Afghanistan, the reported number was 15,051. The post Russian military casualties have surpassed that of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Russian forces are short on food, fuel and winter gear.
    A U.S. Department of Defense official said during a closed briefing at the Pentagon on March 22 that some Russian troops had been ‘taken out of the fight’ by frostbite due to a lack of warm clothes. The official also noted that Russian warships are running out of fuel. Nearly […] The post Pentagon: Russian forces are short on food, fuel and winter gear. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN chief calls on Russia to end ‘unwinnable’ war.
    UN chief Antonio Guterres said on March 22 that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “is going nowhere fast.” Speaking at UN headquarters in New York, he decried the conflict as “absurd” and “unwinnable.” “Even if Mariupol falls, Ukraine cannot be conquered city by city, street by street, house by house,” Guterres […] The post UN chief calls on Russia to end ‘unwinnable’ war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian military repels 7 Russian assaults, destroys six planes and five UAVs.
    According to the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russian forces also lost seven tanks, five drones (two destroyed, three captured), six artillery pieces. Advances in Luhansk and Donetsk were stopped, preventing the Russian military from gaining a foothold. The post Ukrainian military repels 7 Russian assaults, destroys six planes and five UAVs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces steal buses driving to rescue people from Mariupol.
    A convoy of 11 empty buses — driving towards Mariupol to rescue Ukrainians from besieged city — has been seized by Russian forces, the Ukrainian government reports. The Russians have driven the buses, along with the original bus drivers and several emergency services workers, to an undisclosed location. The post Russian forces steal buses driving to rescue people from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    President’s Office launches humanitarian aid website.
    Ukraine sets up an official portal help.gov.ua for those who want to provide humanitarian or financial assistance to affected people, businesses or the government amid Russia’s war against Ukraine. The website helps to find out how to send and whom to address humanitarian aid. The portal also provides contacts of […] The post President’s Office launches humanitarian aid website. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians attack oil refinery that they own.
    A Russian aircraft has fired upon an oil refinery in Lysychasnk, Luhansk Oblast, which is owned by Russian oil company Rosneft. According to Luhasnk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai, firefighters are currently fighting a blaze at the site. The post Russians attack oil refinery that they own. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Russia bans Google News for "unreliable" info on war in Ukraine
    Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications regulator, has banned Alphabet's news aggregator service Google News and blocked access to the news.google.com domain for providing access to "unreliable information" on the ongoing war in Ukraine. [...]  ( 3 min )
    New Mustang Panda hacking campaign targets diplomats, ISPs
    An ongoing Mustang Panda campaign that has started at least eight months ago has been uncovered by threat analysts who also managed to sample and analyze custom malware loaders and a new Korplug variant. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FBI: Ransomware hit 649 critical infrastructure orgs in 2021
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says ransomware gangs have breached the networks of at least 649 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors last year, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2021 Internet Crime Report. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 22H2 almost here as it moves to the Beta channel
    Windows 11 22H2 inches closer to release as Microsoft has now moved this version to the Windows Insider 'Beta' channel, allowing Insiders time to switch channels before a newer version is released to the 'Dev' channel. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 22H2 almost here as it moves exclusively to Release channel
    Microsoft has signed off on Windows 11 22H2, which is now moving exclusively to the Windows Insider 'Release' channel, while the new Preview Build 22581 released today is being offered on both the 'Beta' and 'Dev' channels. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft PowerToys breaks Outlook PDF preview
    Microsoft says the Outlook PDF preview feature might be broken for some Microsoft 365 customers on systems where the company's PowerToys open-source toolset is also installed. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Hackers steal from hackers by pushing fake malware on forums
    Security analysts from two companies have spotted a new case of hackers targeting hackers via clipboard stealers disguised as cracked RATs and malware building tools. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers exploit new WPS Office flaw to breach betting firms
    An unknown Chinese-speaking threat actor has been targeting betting companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, leveraging a vulnerability in WPS Office to plant a backdoor on the targeted systems. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft fixes Bluetooth issue causing Windows blue screens
    Microsoft has fixed a known Bluetooth issue causing some Windows 10 systems to crash with a blue screen of death (BSODs) after installing the January KB5009596 cumulative update. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Ten notorious ransomware strains put to the encryption speed test
    Researchers have conducted a technical experiment, testing ten ransomware variants to determine how fast they encrypt files and evaluate how feasible it would be to timely respond to their attacks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft confirms they were hacked by Lapsus$ extortion group
    Microsoft has confirmed that one of their employees was compromised by the Lapsus$ hacking group, allowing the threat actors to access and steal portions of their source code. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 10 KB5011543 update released with Search highlights feature
    Microsoft has released the optional KB5011543 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2. [...]  ( 4 min )
    White House shares checklist to counter Russian cyberattacks
    The White House is urging U.S. organizations to shore up their cybersecurity defenses after new intelligence suggests that Russia is preparing to conduct cyberattacks in the near future. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Okta confirms 2.5% customers impacted by hack in January
    Okta, a major provider of access management systems, says that 2.5%, or approximately 375 customers, were impacted by a cyberattack claimed by the Lapsus$ data extortion group. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Okta confirms support engineer's laptop was hacked in January
    Okta, a major provider of access management systems, has completed its investigation into a breach incident claimed by the Lapsus$ data extortion group. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Apples führt iPhone-Ausweis in den USA ein
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    Die Suche nach dem bisschen Besser: Was uns im Berufsleben glücklich macht
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    Linux-Desktop Gnome 42: Der Sprung auf GTK4
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    Hersteller und Formfaktor egal: Super Micro startet neue GPU-Server-Serie
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    Programmiersprache Clojure 1.11 erneuert Syntax und mathematische Funktionen
    Die funktionale Sprache bringt Syntax- und Namespace-Neuerungen sowie Bugfixes für die Performance und Fehlermeldungen.  ( 4 min )
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    Für einen Blackout sind preisgünstige USVs nicht ausgelegt. Einen Stromausfall können sie aber für wenige Minuten überbrücken und so vor Datenverlust schützen.  ( 6 min )
    heise meets… Mit KI stehen wir an der Schwelle eines neuen Zeitalters
    Dr. Stenkamp, TÜV Nord, sagt: "Wir stehen an der Schwelle eines neuen Zeitalters. KI übernimmt Aufgaben schneller und fehlerfreier, als Menschen das könnten."  ( 5 min )
    Zoom ermöglicht Teilnahme an Videomeetings in tierischer Gestalt
    Nutzer der Videokonferenz-Software Zoom können in einem Meeting Tier-Avatare verwenden und unter anderem als Kuh, Hase, Fuchs oder Hund am Gespräch teilnehmen.  ( 3 min )
    ServiceNow: Roboter "hyperautomatisieren" die digitalen Fließbandaufgaben
    Mit den Features des San-Diego-Updates der Now Platform will ServiceNow Produktivität steigern, unter anderem mit einem erweiterten Automatisierungsdienst.  ( 3 min )
    Open Banking: Apple übernimmt offenbar britisches Startup
    Credit Kudos wurde angeblich von Apple gekauft. Das Startup prüft die Kreditwürdigkeit, indem es Kontoaktivitäten auswertet.  ( 4 min )
    Machine Learning: Meta spendet 300.000 Dollar an die Python Software Foundation
    Der Facebook-Mutterkonzern verstärkt mit dem Sponsoring sein Engagement für die Programmiersprache, die intern für Machine Learning stark genutzt wird.  ( 4 min )
    CMS: Angreifer könnten in Drupal Kontrolle übernehmen
    Mit neuen Versionen schließt das Drupal-Projekt eine Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer Kontrolle über ein betroffenes System übernehmen könnten.  ( 3 min )
    "Grace": Nvidias 144-Kern-Prozessor kommt als Doppelpack mit zwei CPUs
    Nvidia-Chef Jensen Huang will 2023 die CPU-Konkurrenz überflügeln, könnte es aber gegen AMDs kommende 128-Kerner mit dem Codenamen "Bergamo" schwer haben.  ( 4 min )
    Mac Studio: Apple scheint SSD-Austausch zu verhindern
    Zwar ist der Flash-Speicher der neuen Workstation unverlötet und die Geräte haben zwei Slots. Doch offenbar bremst Apple die Erweiterbarkeit per Software.  ( 4 min )
    Nushell 0.60: Strukturierende Kommandozeile für Linux, Windows und macOS
    Mit der Version 0.60 führt Nushell viele neue Funktionen ein. Unter anderem können Nutzer die Autovervollständigung für Kommandos selbst erweitern.  ( 4 min )
    Wie Tinder, bloß kuratiert: matched.io vermittelt Entwicklerjobs per Algorithmus
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    Weiter Warten auf Apples Reparaturprogramm für Amateure
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    Hacker-Gruppe Lapsus$ leakt 37 Gigabyte Microsoft-Interna
    Microsoft und Okta haben erfolgreiche Attacken durch Lapsus$ bestätigt. Unter den geleakten Daten soll sich Quellcode von Bing und Cortana befinden.  ( 4 min )
    Linux-Kernel: Linux 5.17 mit neuem AMD-Powermanagement
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    The Download: Part 3 of our investigation into Minnesota police
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the app Minnesota police used to collect data on journalists at protests Photojournalist J.D. Duggan was covering a protest in Minnesota in April 2021 when police officers surrounded him and others, and…  ( 5 min )
    The secret police: Inside the app Minnesota police used to collect data on journalists at protests
    In April of last year, a freelance photojournalist named J.D. Duggan was covering a protest in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, when things took a disturbing turn. A few days earlier, a police officer in Brooklyn Center had shot and killed 20 year-old Daunte Wright, and a community wounded and incensed by George…  ( 7 min )
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    Those HTML Attributes You Never Use
    In this article, Louis Lazaris describes and demonstrates some interesting HTML attributes that you may or may not have heard of and perhaps find useful enough to personally use in one of your projects.  ( 9 min )
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    Chinese 'Mustang Panda' Hackers Spotted Deploying New 'Hodur' Malware
    A China-based advanced persistent threat (APT) known as Mustang Panda has been linked to an ongoing cyberespionage campaign using a previously undocumented variant of the PlugX remote access trojan on infected machines. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET dubbed the new version Hodur, owing to its resemblance to another PlugX (aka Korplug) variant called THOR that came to light in July 2021. "Most  ( 3 min )
    Use This Definitive RFP Template to Effectively Evaluate XDR solutions
    A new class of security tools is emerging that promises to significantly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of threat detection and response. Emerging Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions aim to aggregate and correlate telemetry from multiple detection controls and then synthesize response actions. XDR has been referred to as the next step in the evolution of Endpoint  ( 3 min )
    New Variant of Chinese Gimmick Malware Targeting macOS Users
    Researchers have disclosed details of a newly discovered macOS variant of a malware implant developed by a Chinese espionage threat actor known to strike attack organizations across Asia. Attributing the attacks to a group tracked as Storm Cloud, cybersecurity firm Volexity characterized the new malware, dubbed Gimmick, a "feature-rich, multi-platform malware family that uses public cloud  ( 3 min )
    Over 200,000 MicroTik Routers Worldwide Are Under the Control of Botnet Malware
    Vulnerable routers from MikroTik have been misused to form what cybersecurity researchers have called one of the largest botnet-as-a-service cybercrime operations seen in recent years.  According to a new piece of research published by Avast, a cryptocurrency mining campaign leveraging the new-disrupted Glupteba botnet as well as the infamous TrickBot malware were all distributed using the same  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft and Okta Confirm Breach by LAPSUS$ Extortion Group
    Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that the LAPSUS$ extortion-focused hacking crew had gained "limited access" to its systems, as authentication services provider Okta revealed that nearly 2.5% of its customers have been potentially impacted in the wake of the breach. "No customer code or data was involved in the observed activities," Microsoft's Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) said, adding that  ( 4 min )
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    CMS: Angreifer könnten in Drupal Kontrolle übernehmen
    Mit neuen Versionen schließt das Drupal-Projekt eine Sicherheitslücke, durch die Angreifer Kontrolle über ein betroffenes System übernehmen könnten.  ( 3 min )

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    Peskov: Russia to use nuclear weapons if country’s existence is threatened.
    Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that there’s no other reason Russia could use nuclear weapons, Russian media RIA Novosti reported. The post Peskov: Russia to use nuclear weapons if country’s existence is threatened. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Prosecutor General: Russian invader kills man, rapes wife in Kyiv Oblast.
    In a village in the Brovarskyi district of Kyiv Oblast, a Russian soldier murdered a man and then, along with another soldier, repeatedly raped his wife, according to Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova. One of the men was identified and is now wanted. The post Prosecutor General: Russian invader kills man, rapes wife in Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky voted most powerful person in Europe.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky has topped the list of Europe’s 28 most powerful people, winning the “Audience Choice” online poll created by Politico media outlet. One contributor to the poll described the Ukrainian leader as a “beacon of hope” striving for “peace, democracy, and decency.” The post Zelensky voted most powerful person in Europe. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    More than 1,200 residents evacuated from Mariupol on March 22.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 15 buses evacuated people from the besieged seaport of Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia. The post More than 1,200 residents evacuated from Mariupol on March 22. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sumy Oblast official released from Russian captivity.
    Chairman of Okhtyrka District Council Serhiy Kirichko was released after a week of captivity by Russian forces, detained in a basement, according to Servant of the People party chairman Olena Shuliak. The official is reported to have returned immediately back to work. The post Sumy Oblast official released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to join NATO summit on March 24.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky will give a virtual address to the NATO summit participants, according to his spokesman Sergii Nykyforov. Zelensky will speak about the need to stop Russia’s war crimes against civilians by closing the sky above Ukraine or supplying the country with air defenses. The post Zelensky to join NATO summit on March 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s FM: German restaurant fires Ukrainian employee for criticizing Russia’s war.
    According to Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, owners of Rizzi restaurant in Baden-Baden have fired an employee for posting a video message to Russia, where he said that Russians were killing children and destroying cities in Ukraine. Kuleba said that the restaurant targets the local Russian-speaking community. The post Ukraine’s FM: German restaurant fires Ukrainian employee for criticizing Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia prosecutes journalist for social media posts about Russian attack on Mariupol.
    The Investigative Committee of Russia opened a case against Russian journalist Alexander Nevzorov for publishing information about the Russian shelling of a maternity hospital in Mariupol. Russia accuses Nevzorov of spreading “false information about the Russian Armed Forces.” The post Russia prosecutes journalist for social media posts about Russian attack on Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    War Diaries: My day with volunteers saving lives in warzones outside Kyiv
    Editor’s Note: The following is a personal account of the Kyiv Independent’s journalist describing spending a day with a small group of volunteers helping people get out of some of the most dangerous areas outside Kyiv.  IRPIN AND STOYANKA, Kyiv Oblast – A clear, frigid day rises over Irpin. The […] The post War Diaries: My day with volunteers saving lives in warzones outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 16 min )
    Russian forces damage 20 buildings in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast.
    According to mayor Serhii Zelensky, 20 homes and businesses were damaged by Russian shelling on March 22. As a result of the bombardment, one person was killed and nine others injured. The post Russian forces damage 20 buildings in Lozova, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians destroy railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one dead.
    In Pavlohrad, Russian forces have destroyed a railway station with a missile strike, killing one. According to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Valentyn Reznichenko, 15 freight cars were derailed. Traffic through the station has been halted until further notice. The post Russians destroy railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, one dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s proxies capture evacuation convoy from Mariupol.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, the militants have captured a humanitarian convoy near the town of Mangush on its way from Mariupol on the agreed-upon with Russians route. “It is reported that the vehicles will be seized, and people may or may not be allowed to leave,” she […] The post Russia’s proxies capture evacuation convoy from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    One dead in shelling of Kyiv’s Obolon district.
    Russian shelling occurred at about 1 p.m. on March 22 in a residential district in northern Kyiv. The attack damaged two buildings and a vehicle, killed one and injured three others, according to the local authorities. The post One dead in shelling of Kyiv’s Obolon district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Greek foreign minister wants to travel with humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol.
    Nikos Dendias said he wanted to lead the mission to the besieged seaport city in southeastern Ukraine, which is home to a sizeable ethnic Greek community. He said at a news conference in Athens that he sent notes to both the Ukrainian and Russian sides about this. The post Greek foreign minister wants to travel with humanitarian aid mission to Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian plane bombing the city
    The plane was taken down by Ukrainian military at 4:45 p.m. on March 22, Mariupol City Council reports. The post Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian plane bombing the city appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    €576,000 raised to support Ukrainian zoos.
    European Association of Zoos and Aquaria has already transferred some funds to zoos in Ukraine that have been suffering since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the organization’s statement. The post €576,000 raised to support Ukrainian zoos. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity
    Viktoria Roshchina, a journalist for Hromadske, has been in captivity in the occupied city of Berdiansk since March 15. She was released on March 22. As a condition for her release, she was forced to record a video in which she said that the Russian forces had saved her life. The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italian PM: Italy wants Ukraine to join the European Union
    In his response to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to the Italian parliament on March 22, Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that joining the EU is a long process made up of necessary reforms, adding that Italy is “alongside Ukraine in this process,” Italian media outlet Ansa reports. “Italy wants Ukraine […] The post Italian PM: Italy wants Ukraine to join the European Union appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Farmak’s warehouse outside Kyiv burns down.
    Farmak, one of Ukraine’s biggest pharmaceutical companies, suffered nearly Hr 1.5 billion in losses when its warehouse in Makariv, a town 60 kilometers west from Kyiv, burned down during the hostilities there, according to Farmak’s supervisory board member Peter Chernyshov. The post Farmak’s warehouse outside Kyiv burns down. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations
    Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov met with North Korea’s ambassador to Russia and discussed developing bilateral relations “in the context of changes happening on the international arena,” the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The contact took place as Russia faces increasing isolation over its invasion of Ukraine, which […] The post Russia, North Korea discuss developing relations appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military burn down stable in Hostomel near Kyiv, with horses inside.
    The stable was put on fire on March 13, its owner told Censor.Net news website. Most of the 32 horses inside have been killed in the fire. The post Russian military burn down stable in Hostomel near Kyiv, with horses inside. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: Russian occupiers shell children’s hospital in Luhansk Oblast.
    The roof of the children’s hospital in Severodonetsk caught fire after it was shelled by Russian forces. Seven children and 15 adults were evacuated from the hospital, the State Emergency Service reported on March 22. The post State Emergency Service: Russian occupiers shell children’s hospital in Luhansk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin goes missing outside Kyiv
    According to Levin’s friend, photographer Markiian Lyseiko, he can’t be reached since March 13 since he traveled to the town of Vyshgorod in Kyiv Oblast to take photographs of the hostilities there. The post Ukrainian photojournalist Maks Levin goes missing outside Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Protesters in Russian-occupied Kherson hold rally, attacked with tear gas.
    Russian forces used tear gas against the demonstrators, Suspilne Kherson reported. Unarmed protests against Russian occupation have been held regularly in Kherson since the city fell on March 2. The post Protesters in Russian-occupied Kherson hold rally, attacked with tear gas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky calls on Italy not to be a ‘resort for murderers.’
    In an address to the Italian parliament, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Italy should freeze Russian assets, impose an embargo on Russian goods and block seaports for Russian vessels. The president also said that the danger to grain exports from Ukraine can cause worldwide hunger. The post Zelensky calls on Italy not to be a ‘resort for murderers.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff says 15,300 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    According to the report, Ukrainian troops have also destroyed 509 Russian tanks, 1,556 armored vehicles, 252 artillery pieces, 80 multiple rocket launchers, 45 surface-to-air missiles, 99 jets, 123 helicopters and 35 drones. The post Ukraine’s General Staff says 15,300 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: French automaker Renault resumes production in Moscow.
    In late February, Renault suspended production in Moscow due to a disruption in logistics. On March 22, the company decided to resume operations in the country. Renault is the majority owner of AvtoVaz, Russia’s largest car manufacturer famous for the Lada brand. The post Reuters: French automaker Renault resumes production in Moscow. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lomachenko cancels championship bout due to Russian invasion.
    Vasyl Lomachenko was scheduled to fight with Australian boxing champion George Kambosos in Melbourne on June 5. According to Kambosos’ promoter Lou DiBella, the fight is off because  Lomachenko decided to stay in Ukraine and has joined a Territorial Defense unit to protect his country. “We have nothing but the […] The post Lomachenko cancels championship bout due to Russian invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky says NATO countries can guarantee Ukraine’s security.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine must be told will the country be admitted to NATO soon.  “There are NATO countries that want to guarantee our security but cannot give us membership in the alliance unfortunately. But they’re ready to do what (NATO) would do if we were members of […] The post Zelensky says NATO countries can guarantee Ukraine’s security. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells Zhytomyr Oblast, 3 houses destroyed, 10 damaged.
    Buildings near Malyn were shelled by Russian troops on March 21, Ukraine’s Emergency Situations Service said on March 22. The post Russia shells Zhytomyr Oblast, 3 houses destroyed, 10 damaged. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops shell town near Kryvyi Rih.
    Kryvy Rih Mayor Oleksandr Vilkul said on March 22 that the town of Zelenodolsk and the village of Mala Kostromka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast had been shelled using Grad multiple rocket launchers. Residential buildings were damaged as a result The post Russian troops shell town near Kryvyi Rih. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mayor of Chernihiv estimates over half of the population has left since start of the war.
    Vladyslav Atroshenko said in an interview with LB.ua news website on March 22, that there are approximately 130,000 people remaining in the city. Before the all-out war, that number was close to 285,000. He said that Chernihiv is now dealing with a shortage of doctors and those qualified to repair […] The post Mayor of Chernihiv estimates over half of the population has left since start of the war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 800 babies born in Kyiv since Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine.
    Deputy Head of the Kyiv City Administration Mykola Povoroznyk said on March 21 that, of the babies born, 427 are boys and 380 are girls. The post Over 800 babies born in Kyiv since Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Preliminary estimates of mined areas in Ukraine at least 82,525 square kilometres.
    This is slightly larger than the size of Scotland. The Ukrainian De-miners Association reported the preliminary number on March 21 and said that the contaminated areas will be subject to humanitarian de-mining after the war. The post Preliminary estimates of mined areas in Ukraine at least 82,525 square kilometres. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces completely destroy 651, partially damage almost 4,000 homes since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    In an interview with Ukrinform news agency on March 21, Deputy Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Roman Prymush said the numbers reflect houses damaged since February 24. These figures do not include houses damaged in the temporarily-occupied territories or that could not be assessed due to risk […] The post Russian forces completely destroy 651, partially damage almost 4,000 homes since beginning of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts sound in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the Sumy, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattya, Chernivtsi, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Volyn, Cherkasy, Khmelnytsky, Odesa oblasts and cities of Kyiv, Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. The post Air raid alerts sound in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia completes 300 aircraft sorties over Ukraine in 24 hours.
    A senior U.S. official said on March 21 that while the frequency of military aircraft sorties by Russia has increased, it has still not achieved aerial supremacy. While Ukrainian military aircraft sorties have also increased, numbers have not been disclosed. The post Russia completes 300 aircraft sorties over Ukraine in 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery shows fires, flooding from Irpin River.
    Satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies on March 21 shows fires due to military strikes in the northern Ukrainian city of Irpin, including near government, residential, and school buildings. It was previously reported that the Dnipro River was flooding the Irpin River basin, but it is unclear how it began. The post Satellite imagery shows fires, flooding from Irpin River. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU declines creation of ‘European army.’
    EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell instead announced on March 21 that plans were underway for the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity, which could allow the bloc to “swiftly deploy up to 5,000 troops” to address various crises. The post EU declines creation of ‘European army.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Toronto renames area in front of Russian consulate ‘Free Ukraine Square.’
    Toronto Mayor John Tory said on March 20 that he hopes everyone who walks into the Russian consulate is reminded of “the atrocity of what is going on with this illegal, murderous invasion.” He said the mounted sign is a symbol of Toronto’s solidarity with Ukraine and Ukrainian-Canadians. The post Toronto renames area in front of Russian consulate ‘Free Ukraine Square.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian companies specializing in tank repair suspend operations due to supply shortages.
    The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on March 21 that UralVagonZavod, Russian machine building company, and the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant have halted operations due to problems with the supply of foreign parts. The companies specialize in heavy-duty mechanics, including the repair of tanks and armored vehicles. The post Russian companies specializing in tank repair suspend operations due to supply shortages. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    $700 million superyacht is linked to Putin, says Navalny’s team.
    An investigation published on March 21 by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation claims that the Scheherazade yacht docked at the western Italian port of Marina di Carrara is most likely owned by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The investigation revealed that many of the crew members are Russian and […] The post $700 million superyacht is linked to Putin, says Navalny’s team. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian troops liberate Makariv.
    The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on March 21 that “the Ukrainian flag was raised over the town of Makariv” and Russian forces have been pushed back. Makariv is located 60 kilometres west from Kyiv. The post Ukrainian troops liberate Makariv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US, UK say Putin used hypersonic missile to ‘detract from stalled invasion.’
    U.K. Air Vice-Marshall Mick Smeath said that the hypersonic missile launched into western Ukraine on March 19 is “unlikely to materially affect the outcome of Russia’s campaign in Ukraine.” Similarly, U.S. President Joe Biden said the missile was launched because Putin’s “back is against the wall.” The post US, UK say Putin used hypersonic missile to ‘detract from stalled invasion.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Hungary opposes no-fly zone over Ukraine, embargo on Russian energy.
    Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on March 21 condemned EU sanctions on Russian energy, according to Hirado news agency, saying it “threatens the security of energy supply to Hungary.” He also spoke out against sending peacekeepers to Ukraine and the establishment of a no-fly zone, citing the risk of war. The post Hungary opposes no-fly zone over Ukraine, embargo on Russian energy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: US, other nations discuss provision of ‘long-range air defense’ to Ukraine.
    Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on March 21 that the U.S. is undergoing “active consultations” with other nations to provide Ukraine with weapons that they are “comfortable using.” The post Pentagon: US, other nations discuss provision of ‘long-range air defense’ to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN sets up safe spaces along Ukrainian border.
    Two United Nations agencies, UNICEF and UNHCR, have set up “Blue Dot Centers”, which are “one-stop safe spaces for children and women,” at various places along Ukraine’s border in neighboring countries. More than 500 unaccompanied children were identified crossing from Ukraine into Romania alone from February 24 to March 17. […] The post UN sets up safe spaces along Ukrainian border. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Custom macOS malware of Chinese hackers ‘Storm Cloud’ exposed
    Researchers have discovered a previously unknown macOS malware variant called GIMMICK, which is believed to be a custom tool used by a Chinese espionage threat actor known as 'Storm Cloud.' [...]  ( 4 min )
    Greece's public postal service offline due to ransomware attack
    ELTA, the state-owned provider of postal services in Greece, has disclosed a ransomware incident detected on Sunday that is still keeping most of the organizations services offline. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The top 5 things the 2022 Weak Password Report means for IT security
    Given that passwords have had such unprecedented longevity, it would seem that password security best practices would be refined to the point of perfection. Even so, Specops Software's first annual Weak Password Report has yielded some interesting results that may cause you to rethink the way that your organization manages passwords. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Hundreds of HP printer models vulnerable to remote code execution
    HP has published security advisories for three critical-severity vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of its LaserJet Pro, Pagewide Pro, OfficeJet, Enterprise, Large Format, and DeskJet printer models. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Top Russian meat producer hit with Windows BitLocker encryption attack
    Moscow-based meat producer and distributor Miratorg Agribusiness Holding has suffered a major cyberattack that encrypted its IT systems, according to a report from Rosselkhoznadzor - the Russian federal veterinary and phytosanitary supervision service. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Okta investigating claims of customer data breach from Lapsus$ group
    Okta, a leading provider of authentication services and Identity and access management (IAM) solutions says it is investigating claims of data breach. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Lapsus$ hackers leak 37GB of Microsoft's alleged source code
    The Lapsus$ hacking group claims to have leaked the source code for Bing, Cortana, and other projects stolen from Microsoft's internal Azure DevOps server. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    OVHcloud datacenter 'lacked' automatic fire extinguishers, electrical cutoff
    Firefighters' report: Wooden ceiling rated to resist blaze for an hour The OVHcloud datacenter in Strasbourg, France, that was destroyed in a fire last year had no automatic fire extinguisher system nor an electrical cutoff mechanism, according to a report from the Bas-Rhin fire service.…  ( 8 min )
    Alphabet spins off quantum AI 'Sandbox'
    Ex-CEO Eric Schmidt sticks his own cash into startup and rules as chairman Alphabet has spun off yet another biz - this time Sandbox AQ - which has been working on mixing quantum computing and AI with a focus on "post-quantum cryptography," data security and even clean energy.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang talks chips, GPUs, metaverse
    And 'AI factories' GTC  Nvidia has continued its shift away on emphasizing the consumer GPU business that brought it into the wider market, instead focusing on emerging enterprise opportunities at its GPU Technology Conference, which is being held this week.…  ( 12 min )
    Bing China freezes auto-suggestions at Beijing's request
    There's nothing like a bit of good ol' filial piety Everyone's favorite search engine (no, the other one) is caving to pressure and turning off suggestion algorithms for Chinese users.…  ( 8 min )
    HPE pours block storage and new hardware into Greenlake
    Adds a load of distributors to as-a-service charge in hope of getting thouands more resellers on board HPE has added a dozen new services to its subscription-based GreenLake platform, including self-provisioned block storage, high performance computing (HPC), and entirely moving the Aruba networking portfolio to it.…  ( 9 min )
    Nvidia's Omniverse heads to the cloud
    Plethora of updates for what the GPU giant believes will be its 'biggest growth driver this year' GTC  Building digital twins is about to get a whole lot more affordable thanks to Nvidia, though some patience will be required.…  ( 8 min )
    Nvidia reveals 144-core Arm-based Grace 'CPU Superchip'
    OK, who needs a takeover? GTC  Nvidia is cramming two Arm-based CPU processors and a DDR5 memory subsystem into one package, its newly revealed 144-core Grace "CPU Superchip," which the graphics giant claims will be much faster and 2x more energy-efficient than two of AMD's best Epyc processors combined.…  ( 9 min )
    Nvidia reveals specs of latest GPU: The Hopper-based H100
    Performance boost promised, power stakes raised by 300 Watts GTC  Nvidia has unveiled its H100 GPU powered by its next-generation Hopper architecture, claiming it will provide a huge AI performance leap over the two-year-old A100, speeding up massive deep learning models in a more secure environment.…  ( 10 min )
    IBM files IP lawsuit against mainframe migration firm
    Claims shell company formed to license mainframe products for reverse engineering IBM is taking legal action against LzLabs, a company specializing in mainframe modernization services, claiming that it has violated IBM's intellectual property rights in relation to its mainframe technology.…  ( 8 min )
    DoJ accuses Google of training staff to make 'false requests for legal advice'
    'Communicate with Care' baked into orientation for newbies, according to fresh filing in ad search monopoly case The US Department of Justice has accused Google of training staff to issue "false requests for legal advice" that it alleges effectively allowed it to hide documents from the discovery process while it fights off the search monopoly lawsuit launched against it in 2020.…  ( 9 min )
    US is best place to be a software engineer, salary survey finds
    Followed by Switzerland, Canada, and the UK A survey has highlighted the disparity in engineer salaries around the world, with US developers pocketing far more than their British equivalents.…  ( 8 min )
    Authentication oufit Okta investigating Lapsus$ breach report
    Cloudflare takes no chances, hits the identity reset button The Lapsus$ extortion crew has turned its attention to identity platform Okta and published screenshots purportedly showing the group gaining access to the company's internals.…  ( 8 min )
    Russian court deems Instagram and Facebook as 'extremist', WhatsApp spared
    Ruling says it doesn't disseminate info as widely but some suspect it's because of the app's popularity Meta app's Instagram and Facebook, but not Whatsapp, were found guilty of extremist activity on Monday in Moscow's Tver Court following Meta's decision to allow expressions condoning or encouraging violence towards Russia from within the Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Outsourcing firm Serco wins £212m UK Test and Trace deal
    Nice work if you can get it – it bagged £322m deal for Test and Trace last year Serco has won a £212m ($278m) contract for disease testing and contract tracing from the UK Health Security Agency, the organisations set up to replace the controversial NHS Test & Trace and doomed Public Health England.…  ( 9 min )
    Oracle's compliance cops now include Java in license audits
    Paid-for subs introduced three years ago now getting attention from Big Red's management services team Oracle has begun to include Java in its software licensing audits as part of a classic move set to catch customers on the fringes of non-compliance and beyond.…  ( 9 min )
    We take Asahi Linux alpha for a spin on an M1 Mac Mini
    We didn't have high hopes for our sacrificial machine but were pleasantly surprised Hands on  How was your weekend? Ours was spent trying to persuade the first Asahi Linux Alpha release to run on some Apple silicon.…  ( 9 min )
    SAP wins competition to replace own ageing system at UK council
    £7m Gloucestershire County Council deal the first for RISE with SAP in the UK public sector Gloucestershire County Council (GCC), a public authority in the sleepy west county of England, is preparing for a major upgrade to its ERP system in a project using the so-called "RISE with SAP" program.…  ( 9 min )
    How legacy IPv6 addresses can spoil your network privacy
    One bit of kit using EUI-64 screws up protections – study A single device within an IPv6 home network can reduce the privacy of every computer, handheld, and other gadget on that network, enabling all devices to be tracked around the internet, even those with IPv6 privacy protections.…  ( 11 min )
    President Biden warns Russia exploring revenge cyber attacks
    Several hundred US orgs given classified briefings as critical infrastructure felt to be at risk United States president Joe Biden has revealed "evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for potential cyber attacks" and that the risks posed to critical infrastructure are so significant that hundreds of US organizations have been given classified briefings on the matter.…  ( 9 min )
    Oxidation-proof copper could replace gold, meaning cheaper chips, says prof
    One hopes this won't hike the price of Cu Scientists claim to have found a way to stop copper from oxidizing. If they're right, this could potentially allow copper to replace gold in electronics, leading to lower costs and, ultimately, cheaper components.…  ( 9 min )
    Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm leaves Alibaba board to focus on his main job
    Chinese giant expands share buyback program by $10B, Ericsson still working through corruption issues Alibaba has announced that Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm will retire from its board on March 31, 2022, after almost seven years as an independent director.…  ( 9 min )
    Alibaba Cloud lets its tiny desktop-as-a-service client leave China
    Singapore-only release means this is not a major move on the DaaS or VDI markets Alibaba Cloud has brought its palm-sized Wuying cloud client device to Singapore – its first foray outside China.…  ( 8 min )
    This is a BlackCat you don't want crossing your path
    Plus: Android trojan in 100,000+ app installs, Solaris malware Cybersecurity researchers with Cisco have outlined probable links between the BlackMatter/DarkSide ransomware ring responsible for last year's high-profile raid on the Colonial Pipeline, and an emerging ransomware-as-a-service product dubbed BlackCat.…  ( 10 min )
    Containers may be more effective than VMs for hybrid apps – Gartner
    Sure, licensing is a mess. Management is immature. But packaging and distribution are in good shape Containers may already be your best bet when building and running applications that run in hybrid environments, according to Arun Chandrasekaran, a distinguished vice president and analyst at Gartner.…  ( 8 min )
    Skyhigh Security rises from McAfee-FireEye’s SSE
    CEO chats to us about zero trust, data protection, and more Skyhigh Security, formed from the Secure Service Edge (SSE) pieces of McAfee Enterprise and FireEye, today announced its name and data-guarding portfolio. …  ( 8 min )
    What does Go-written malware look like? Here's a sample under the microscope
    Arid Gopher sticks its head out from its burrow The folks at Deep Instinct say they have studied a Go-written variant of the malware used by the Arid Viper cyber-crime ring.…  ( 10 min )
    Procurement guy at Apple allegedly ripped off iPhone giant in $10m+ scam
    He faces conspiracy, laundering, tax evasion charges A now-former Apple employee accused of causing the iGiant to lose more than $10m in a super-scam has been charged with conspiracy, laundering, and tax evasion.…  ( 8 min )
    Ex-procurement guy at Apple allegedly ripped off iPhone giant by $10m+
    He faces conspiracy, laundering, tax evasion charges A former Apple employee accused of ripping off the iGiant to the tune of more than $10m has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, laundering, and tax evasion.…  ( 8 min )
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    Akkuprobleme nach Update auf iOS 15.4: Apple rät zu Geduld
    Nach Aktualisierung des Betriebssystems gibt es regelmäßig Berichte, dass der iPhone-Akku schneller leerlaufe. Der Hersteller empfiehlt, abzuwarten.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft-Inhalte spielend lernen: Kostenlose Kurse für den Cloud-Nachwuchs
    Mit dem Videospiel Minecraft will Microsoft der künftigen Generation der ITler die Cloud näher bringen – und konzentriert sich dabei auf die eigenen Produkte.  ( 3 min )
    Nvidia Hopper: Nächste GPU-Generation mit 80 GByte HBM3-Speicher und 3 TByte/s
    Nvidias kommende GPU-Generation Hopper protzt mit hohen Transferraten und viel Speicher – das zielt auf aufwendige KI-Berechnungen und Sprachverarbeitung.  ( 5 min )
    RKI: Dashboard soll Einblick in die Gesundheit der Deutschen geben
    Ein weiteres RKI-Dashboard soll den psychischen und physischen Gesundheitszustand der Deutschen nach Geschlecht, Alter und Bundesland aufschlüsseln.  ( 3 min )
    HPE bringt BS as a Service für seine Greenlake-Cloud
    Neben dem Block Storage aus der Cloud erweitert HPE sein Greenlake-Portfolio auch um mehrere Edge-Produkte und neue HPC-Konfigurationen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit mit Stakeholdern: Das XXL-Webinar von Heise
    Am 25. Mai lernen Product Owner, wie sie erfolgreich mit Stakeholdern zusammenarbeiten. Wer gleich die gesamte Webinar-Serie bucht, spart ordentlich Geld.  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Sicherheitslücken in mehr als 200 HP-Drucker-Modellen
    Zahlreiche HP-Drucker haben Sicherheitslücken, durch die Angreifer Schadcode einschleusen und ausführen könnten. Firmware-Updates schaffen Abhilfe.  ( 4 min )
    Verbotene Direktkäufe in Apps: Strafe gegen Apple auf 45 Millionen Euro erhöht
    Niederländische Regulierer beklagen, Apple sei der Vorgabe zur Öffnung der In-App-Käufe immer noch nicht nachgekommen. Der Fall wird auch in Brüssel beäugt.  ( 4 min )
    Huawei Matebook E im Test: Surface-Alternative mit OLED
    Mit dem Matebook E bietet Huawei einen Surface-Konkurrenten mit OLED-Display ab 650 Euro. Wie gut der Convertible-PC ist, zeigt der Test von Techstage.  ( 7 min )
    Sovereign Cloud Stack aktualisiert: Bereit für verknüpfte Gaia-X-Dienste
    Im Release 2 stellt der Soverein Cloud Stack die Anschlussfähigkeit an die Gaia-X Föderationsdienste fertig. Sie sollen die Gaia-X-Dienste verknüpfen.  ( 3 min )
    Programmiersprache: Java 18 erhebt UTF-8 zum Standard
    Die Non-LTS-Version bringt die zweite Preview für Pattern Matching, UTF-8 als Standardzeichensatz und einen minimalen Webserver für Testing und Debugging.  ( 4 min )
    Herzmessung auf der Watch: Apple muss sich Wettbewerbsvorwürfen stellen
    Eine Algorithmusänderung von Apple mache es für Dritt-Apps unmöglich, Herzströme zu messen, so der Hersteller AliveCor. Die Klage gegen Apple wird fortgeführt.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: building IoT 2022: Frühbucherrabatt bis Anfang April verlängert
    Die siebte Auflage der Entwicklerkonferenz rund um das IoT findet wieder vor Ort statt. Wer die Lage vor der Buchung noch beobachtet hat, bekommt weiter Rabatt.  ( 3 min )
    AMD Instinct MI210 mit 64 GByte verfügbar
    AMDs Beschleunigerkarte Instinct MI210 soll in rechenintensiven Aufgaben Nvidias A100 deutlich schlagen und ist laut AMD ab sofort verfügbar.  ( 5 min )
    Cyclops-Blink-Botnet: Asus-Router im Fokus, Firmware-Updates verfügbar
    Die Cybergang Sandworm hat ihr Cyclops-Blink-Botnet inzwischen auf Asus-Router angesetzt. Firmware-Updates sollen dem Befall vorbeugen.  ( 3 min )
    Videocodec: AV1-Decoder Dav1d erreicht Version 1.0.0
    Die Entwickler des VideoLAN-Projekts erachten den freien AV1-Decoder Dav1d inzwischen als ausgereift genug, um ihn auf den Versionsstand 1.0.0 zu heben.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: work2morrow: Programm der Konferenzreihe zur Arbeitswelt im Wandel ist fertig
    Die neue Online-Konferenzmarke von Spiegel und Heise behandelt Themen wie Führungskompetenz, Zusammenarbeit in Teams sowie hilfreiche Tools und Techniken.  ( 4 min )
    Polizei geht bundesweit gegen politische Hasskommentare vor
    Hasskommentare gegen Politiker: Das BKA, die Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Frankfurt und weitere Strafverfolgungsbehörden ermitteln in fast allen Bundesländern.  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft und Okta: Hacker-Gruppe Lapsus$ hat offenbar erneut zugeschlagen
    Derzeit untersuchen Microsoft bei Azure DevOps und der Zugriffsmanagement-Dienstleister Okta unberechtigte Server-Zugriffe.  ( 3 min )
    Anzeige: Bildungsziel heute: zukunftsfähig mit Skills für morgen
    Wie sich ein Berater für digitale Bildung leidenschaftlich für die digitale Fortbildung von Lehrkräften einsetzt.  ( 6 min )
    Eine neue Architektur für heise online: Janus – Teil 2
    Die Webentwicklung von heise online hat ihre Architektur nicht nur im Backend, sondern auch im Frontend auf ein eventbasiertes System umgestellt.  ( 3 min )
    Tasche für den Mac Studio
    Wer die kleine Workstation transportieren will, kann künftig zu einer speziellen Hülle greifen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Moderne Desktop-Applikationen entwickeln mit WinUI 3
    Moderne Desktop-Anwendungen für Windows 10 und 11 mit Microsofts neuem Grafik-Framework WinUI 3. Noch sind Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Apple Studio Display: Ständer doch nachträglich umrüstbar
    Eigentlich hatte Apple betont, dass man die Befestigung des neuen Schirms nicht tauschen kann. Auch in Sachen RAM-Ausstattung gibt es Neuigkeiten.  ( 4 min )
    Sophos schließt Sicherheitslücken in Unified Threat Management-Firmware
    Eine neue Firmware-Version schließt unter anderem Sicherheitslücken, durch die angemeldete Nutzer Schadcode hätten ausführen können.  ( 3 min )
    Linux-Distribution Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 kommt mit frischem Unterbau
    Die kurz LMDE5 genannte Distribution steigt auf Debian 11-Fundament ("Bullseye") um und nutzt die aktuelle Version des Cinnamon-Desktops.  ( 4 min )
    USA warnen vor russischen Cyberattacken und Einsatz chemischer Waffen
    Russland könnte mit Cyberattacken auch die USA angreifen. Kritische Infrastruktur ist jedoch vielfach im Besitz des Privatsektors. Biden appelliert an Firmen.  ( 4 min )
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    A locked-in man has been able to communicate in sentences by thought alone
    A completely paralyzed man has been able to communicate entire sentences using a device that records his brain activity. The man was able to train his mind to use the device, which was implanted in his brain, to ask for massages, soup, and beer, and to watch films with his son. It is the first…  ( 7 min )
    The Download: Russia may resort to even more desperate tactics in Ukraine, Biden has warned
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Russia may resort to even more desperate tactics in Ukraine, Biden has warned Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that Ukraine has biological and chemical weapons is a “clear sign” Russia is considering using its own against…  ( 5 min )
  • Open

    Kritische Sicherheitslücken in mehr als 200 HP-Drucker-Modellen
    Zahlreiche HP-Drucker haben Sicherheitslücken, durch die Angreifer Schadcode einschleusen und ausführen könnten. Firmware-Updates schaffen Abhilfe.  ( 4 min )
    Cyclops-Blink-Botnet: Asus-Router im Fokus, Firmware-Updates verfügbar
    Die Cybergang Sandworm hat ihr Cyclops-Blink-Botnet inzwischen auf Asus-Router angesetzt. Firmware-Updates sollen dem Befall vorbeugen.  ( 3 min )
    Sophos schließt Sicherheitslücken in Unified Threat Management-Firmware
    Eine neue Firmware-Version schließt unter anderem Sicherheitslücken, durch die angemeldete Nutzer Schadcode hätten ausführen können.  ( 3 min )
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    Lapsus$ Hackers Claim to Have Breached Microsoft and Authentication Firm Okta
    Microsoft and authentication services provider Okta said they are investigating claims of a potential breach alleged by the LAPSUS$ extortionist gang. The development, which was first reported by Vice and Reuters, comes after the cyber criminal group posted screenshots and source code of what it said were the companies' internal projects and systems on its Telegram channel. The leaked 37GB  ( 3 min )
    Wazuh Offers XDR Functionality at a Price Enterprises Will Love — Free!
    Back in 2018, Palo Alto Networks CTO and co-founder Nir Zuk coined a new term to describe the way that businesses needed to approach cybersecurity in the years to come. That term, of course, was extended detection and response (XDR). It described a unified cybersecurity infrastructure that brought endpoint threat detection, network analysis and visibility (NAV), access management, and more under  ( 5 min )
    U.S. Government Warns Companies of Potential Russian Cyberattacks
    The U.S. government on Monday once again cautioned of potential cyber attacks from Russia in retaliation for economic sanctions imposed by the west on the country following its military assault on Ukraine last month. "It's part of Russia's playbook," U.S. President Joe Biden said in a statement, citing "evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options." The development  ( 4 min )
    New Dell BIOS Bugs Affect Millions of Inspiron, Vostro, XPS, Alienware Systems
    Five new security weaknesses have been disclosed in Dell BIOS that, if successfully exploited, could lead to code execution on vulnerable systems, joining the likes of firmware vulnerabilities recently uncovered in Insyde Software's InsydeH2O and HP Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI). Tracked as CVE-2022-24415, CVE-2022-24416, CVE-2022-24419, CVE-2022-24420, and CVE-2022-24421, the  ( 3 min )
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    Good Design Is All About Good Timing
    In this shorter series of articles, we highlight design patterns, techniques, and strategies to design better digital interfaces. You can also learn much more in [“Smart Interface Design Patterns”](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com/), a 6h-video course with 100s of hand-picked examples, curated by Vitaly. [Check a free preview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSP5oR9g-ss).  ( 4 min )

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    Zelensky: ‘Everyone was insisting that I must leave Kyiv.’
    In the early days of the war, new calls for him to leave the capital came every 10-20 minutes, Zelensky said in a new interview to Suspilne, a Ukrainian public broadcaster. The post Zelensky: ‘Everyone was insisting that I must leave Kyiv.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    8,057 people evacuate using humanitarian corridors on March 21.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, seven out of eight corridors worked out as planned; 3,000 people evacuated from Mariupol, a 400,000-city besieged by Russians. The post 8,057 people evacuate using humanitarian corridors on March 21. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian authorities claim they have 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war.
    The prisoners, presumably captive Ukrainian soldiers, will be up for prisoner exchanges, according to Russia’s ombudsman Tetiana Moskalkova. The post Russian authorities claim they have 500 Ukrainian prisoners of war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Borrell: Russia guilty of ‘massive war crime’ in Mariupol.
    EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell told reporters that Russia is violating “the laws of war” ahead of a foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels to discuss additional sanctions on Moscow. “What’s happening in Mariupol is a massive war crime, destroying everything, bombarding and killing everybody in an indiscriminate manner,” he said. The post Borrell: Russia guilty of ‘massive war crime’ in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia is attacking Ukraine using 40 airfields in western Russia, Belarus and annexed Crimea.
    It is according to the analysis based on satellite images and published by Radio Free Europe. The post Russia is attacking Ukraine using 40 airfields in western Russia, Belarus and annexed Crimea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol authorities: Russian invaders fire at cars evacuating children.
    Mariupol city council said that two families evacuating by cars from the besieged city were shot at by the Russian forces. At least two children have been wounded and are in serious condition. Besides the cars, 20 buses with people left the city on March 21. The post Mariupol authorities: Russian invaders fire at cars evacuating children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Authorities detain Kyiv man for sharing footage of Ukrainian military on TikTok
    In February, the man posted a video showing Ukrainian military vehicles parked near the shopping mall in northern Kyiv. On March 20, Russians shelled and destroyed the mall, killing 4 people. The post Authorities detain Kyiv man for sharing footage of Ukrainian military on TikTok appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Compromises with Russia will be decided by national referendum.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the decisions on issues such as security guarantees and the occupied territories of Donbas will be put up on an all-Ukrainian referendum. He added that the security guarantees that are currently being discussed involve changes in Ukraine’s constitution and legislation, implying that Ukraine might be […] The post Zelensky: Compromises with Russia will be decided by national referendum. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian shelling kills Holocaust survivor in Kharkiv
    Boris Romantschenko, 96, who survived the Nazi Holocaust during World War II has been killed during shelling in his apartment block in the eastern city of Kharkiv. The Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora Memorials Foundation said it was “deeply disturbed” by Romantschenko’s death and said he had “worked intensely on the memory […] The post Russian shelling kills Holocaust survivor in Kharkiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia halts Kuril Islands treaty talks with Japan over sanctions
    Russia has withdrawn from negotiations with Japan on peace treaty and frozen joint economic projects related to the disputed Kuril Islands over sanctions imposed by Tokyo, Moscow’s Foreign Ministry said. The two countries have not formally ended World War II hostilities due to the standoff over the islands known in […] The post Russia halts Kuril Islands treaty talks with Japan over sanctions appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zoo asks for assistance as animals ‘slowly dying’ under occupation.
    Mykhailo Pinchuk, Owner of Ukraine’s XII Months Zoo,  asked for a green corridor because the blown-up bridge has left the institution isolated and there is not enough food to feed the animals. He said that humanitarian aid has not reached the zoo and emphasized that all 300 animals “are doomed” […] The post Zoo asks for assistance as animals ‘slowly dying’ under occupation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Azov: ‘bombs falling every 10 minutes’ in Mariupol.
    Azov regiment Captain Svyatoslav Palamar told CNN that the besieged port city continues to suffer heavy bombardment. Mariupol has been encircled by Russian troops since early March. Some 300,000 residents are still trapped in the city, cut off from electricity, water, gas, mobile network, food and medicine supplies. On March […] The post Azov: ‘bombs falling every 10 minutes’ in Mariupol.  appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 8 killed by Russian missile attack on Kyiv shopping mall (PHOTOS)
    A Russian missile strike reduced Kyiv’s Retroville shopping mall to a smoldering ruin, killing at least eight people in one of the most powerful explosions yet seen in the capital. The strike occurred in the northern part of Kyiv around 11 p.m. on March 20, flattening one part of the […] The post At least 8 killed by Russian missile attack on Kyiv shopping mall (PHOTOS) appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Russia fires at protesters in occupied Kherson, injuries reported.
    According to Kherson media outlet Most, Russian troops opened fire and threw stun grenades at unarmed protestors in the downtown of occupied Kherson. Those injured were taken to hospital by ambulance, the media reports. The post Russia fires at protesters in occupied Kherson, injuries reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    How ​​Ukraine swaps living soldiers for dead Russians
    RUSANIV, Kyiv Oblast — Ukrainian emergency response workers dig into the fresh soil by a riverbank.  “Careful,” they tell each other. “Just like that. Remove the upper layer bit by bit.”  Every strike of the spade unearths new items in the moist dirt. Parts of cloth tatters, boot bottoms, traces […] The post How ​​Ukraine swaps living soldiers for dead Russians appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    China to provide $1.57 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    The post China to provide $1.57 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shmyhal: Ukrainian refugees to receive a monthly subsidy.
    Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says the government will provide internally displaced persons with a monthly subsidy of Hr 2,000 ($67). An additional Hr 3,000 ($100) will be provided for every child forced to relocate inside Ukraine. The post Shmyhal: Ukrainian refugees to receive a monthly subsidy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Baerbock: EU must prepare for 8 million Ukrainian refugees.
    German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that the EU must understand that more refugees from Ukraine will move across the border. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, 10 million people are currently displaced “inside the country, or as refugees abroad.” The post Baerbock: EU must prepare for 8 million Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine accuses Russia of kidnapping children from occupied Donbas
    According to the Foreign Ministry, 2,389 children from Russian-controlled Donbas were “illegally deported” to Russia. “The facts of abduction of children, as well as other facts of crimes of the Russian occupiers against civilians in Ukraine, are being investigated by law enforcement agencies,” the ministry reported. The post Ukraine accuses Russia of kidnapping children from occupied Donbas appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Greek diplomat after returning from Mariupol: ‘What I saw, I hope no one will ever see.’
    Manolis Androulakis evacuated the besieged southeastern Ukrainian port city on March 15. He said that the city was joining the ranks of places known for having been destroyed in wars of the past. “I don’t need to name them — they are Guernica, Coventry, Aleppo, Grozny, Leningrad.” The post Greek diplomat after returning from Mariupol: ‘What I saw, I hope no one will ever see.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia attacks Zhytomyr Oblast with Grad rocket launchers, 4 people killed.
    According to Zhytomyr Oblast Governor Vitalii Bunechko, three soldiers and one civilian were killed in the Selets village in what was likely Russia’s first attack on Zhytomyr Oblast with Grads. The post Russia attacks Zhytomyr Oblast with Grad rocket launchers, 4 people killed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    German foreign minister: EU will increase military aid to Ukraine to $1.1 billion.
    Annalena Baerbock has accused Russia of war crimes and said the EU would increase its assistance to 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to help Ukraine defend itself. The post German foreign minister: EU will increase military aid to Ukraine to $1.1 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainians raise $5.6 million for the military through Diia app.
    According to the government app’s press service, more than 178,000 Ukrainians donated for the cause. All funds are transferred to the Come Back Alive charity that provides Ukraine’s military with equipment, personal body protection, and other supplies. The post Ukrainians raise $5.6 million for the military through Diia app. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Russia shifts to ‘Plan B’ after blitzkrieg victory failure.
    Unnamed senior U.S. officials cited by the Wall Street Journal said that the Kremlin’s new strategy is to secure key territorial objectives in Ukraine’s east and south and push the Ukrainian government to accept neutrality between Russia and the West. The post WSJ: Russia shifts to ‘Plan B’ after blitzkrieg victory failure. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 21 until 7 a.m. on March 23.
    Stores, pharmacies, and gas stations will be closed. “Only vehicles with special permits can move around the city,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The post New curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 21 until 7 a.m. on March 23. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian warships shell residential buildings in Odesa.
    According to Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesman for the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, several buildings were damaged. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Russian warships shell residential buildings in Odesa. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 15,000 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 10:30 a.m. on March 21, Ukraine’s military have also reported destroying 1,535 armored personnel carriers, 498 tanks, 969 vehicles, 240 artillery pieces, 45 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 80 launch rocket systems, 97 planes, 121 helicopters, 60 fuel tanks, 13 special equipment, 24 UAV, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 15,000 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: Ammonia leak in Sumy insignificant.
    Following the early morning shelling of the Sumykhimprom chemical plant, one ammonia tank was damaged resulting in a leak that the State Emergency Service called insignificant. Rescuers said it posed no danger to locals. The post State Emergency Service: Ammonia leak in Sumy insignificant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely to prioritize encircling Kyiv over the coming weeks.
    “Despite the continued lack of progress, Kyiv remains Russia’s primary military objective,” the ministry said, adding that “heavy fighting continues north of Kyiv.” The post UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely to prioritize encircling Kyiv over the coming weeks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Missiles strike Rivne’s all-military training grounds.
    Rivne Oblast Governor Vitaliy Koval confirmed on March 20 that Russian forces hit the city’s military training grounds with two missiles. There is no information on casualties yet. The city of Rivne is located 300 km west of Kyiv. The post Missiles strike Rivne’s all-military training grounds. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US reaffirms it will not send troops to Ukraine.
    In an interview with CNN on March 20, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield was asked if the US would support Poland’s upcoming proposal for a NATO peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. The ambassador reasserted President Biden’s stance that American soldiers would not be sent into Ukraine. She added that […] The post US reaffirms it will not send troops to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New Zealand to provide additional $3.4 million, non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine.
    New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on March 21 the funds would be directed to a NATO Trust Fund that supplies fuel, communication equipment, and first aid kits to Ukrainian forces. New Zealand will also provide Ukraine with surplus tactical equipment. The post New Zealand to provide additional $3.4 million, non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Update: four dead following shelling of Kyiv shopping mall, residential district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, rescuers are working to extinguish the fire caused by an attack on Retroville shopping mall and surrounding buildings late on March 20. Additional information on casualties is being confirmed. The post Update: four dead following shelling of Kyiv shopping mall, residential district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians steal five grain carriers from Berdyansk port.
    Oleksandr Starukh, governor of Zaporizhzhia Oblast, in a televised interview with Ukrinform news agency on March 21 said that the stolen ships were carrying tens of thousands of tons of grain. Eyewitnesses say the ships were stolen by Russian tugboats. The post Russians steal five grain carriers from Berdyansk port. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US not optimistic about negotiated end to war in Ukraine.
    U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said during CNN’s “State of the Union” on March 20 that Russia has not “leaned into any possibility for a negotiated and diplomatic solution.” U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Europe on March 25 to discuss Russia’s “unjustified and unprovoked” war on […] The post US not optimistic about negotiated end to war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three Belarusian banks subject to EU sanctions, disconnected from SWIFT.
    News website “The Outlook. News about Belarus” reported via Telegram on March 20 that the affected banks are the Development Bank of Belarus, Belagroprombank, and Dabrabyt Bank. The post Three Belarusian banks subject to EU sanctions, disconnected from SWIFT. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden to meet with Polish counterpart in Poland next week.
    In a statement on March 20, U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki announced that U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Poland to speak with Polish President Andrzej Duda on March 25. Discussions will focus on how to respond to the “humanitarian and human rights crisis that Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked […] The post Biden to meet with Polish counterpart in Poland next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarusian ‘guerillas’ attempt to prevent Belarus from invading Ukraine.
    Franak Vyachorka, senior adviser to Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsihanouskaya and one of the leaders of a youth wing of Belarus Popular Front, said people within Belarus have been damaging Russian equipment, destroying railways and handing out leaflets to Belarusian troops as they try to prevent the Belarus army’s participation […] The post Belarusian ‘guerillas’ attempt to prevent Belarus from invading Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ammonia leaks from Sumy chemical plant.
    The governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytsky said on March 21 that ammonia leaked from Sumykhimprom chemical plant at 4:30 a.m. local time as a result of Russian airstrike. Ammonia is a colourless, pungent, and toxic gas that is fatal in high concentrations. The affected area is estimated to be […] The post Ammonia leaks from Sumy chemical plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China denies sending weapons, ammunition to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang said in an interview with CBS on March 20 that China would “do everything to de-escalate the crisis.” He said that China was sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine and that “condemnation [of Russia’s actions] doesn’t solve the problem,” but that “good diplomacy” is […] The post China denies sending weapons, ammunition to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 900 people detained during anti-war protests in Russia.
    According to protest-monitoring group OVD-Info, 936 people were arrested across 37 Russian cities on March 21. The total number of detainees in Russia since February 24 exceeds 15,000 people. The post Over 900 people detained during anti-war protests in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Switzerland ready to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia.
    Swiss President Ignazio Cassis said at a rally in Bern that he hopes the “guns would soon fall silent” and that Switzerland was prepared to mediate or host negotiations. Cassis will visit the Polish-Ukrainian border on March 21. The post Switzerland ready to hold talks between Ukraine and Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovenia to send diplomats back to Kyiv, urges EU to do the same.
    Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa said via Twitter on March 20 that the diplomats to return would be volunteers, citing Ukraine’s need for “direct diplomatic support.” The post Slovenia to send diplomats back to Kyiv, urges EU to do the same. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several Russian planes fly through Sumy, “deep into Ukraine.”
    Governor of Sumy Oblast Dmytro Zhyvytsky made the announcement in a video address on Facebook on March 20. He also said that shelling has continued in the Sumy region. The post Several Russian planes fly through Sumy, “deep into Ukraine.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Retroville shopping mall, cars catch fire after shelling.
    Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said on Telegram on March 20 that rescue services are putting out a fire that has started on several floors of the shopping mall and parking lot due to the Russian shelling in Kyiv’s Podil district. Information on casualties has not yet been confirmed. The post Kyiv Retroville shopping mall, cars catch fire after shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba: New sanctions against Russia to be announced next week.
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba stated on March 20 that the sanctions target major companies that have yet to leave Russia, specifically Danone, Nestle, and Unilever, as well as companies that allow Russia to manufacture missiles and other munitions. The post Kuleba: New sanctions against Russia to be announced next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand to surrender Mariupol.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk responded to Russia’s demand stating that surrender is not an option. A letter from Russia’s Defense Ministry on March 20 said it would only establish a humanitarian corridor if Mariupol surrenders. Ukraine demands that Russian forces allow safe passage immediately. The post Ukraine rejects Russia’s demand to surrender Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian social media VK allegedly hacked, spreads truth about war in Ukraine.
    Users of VK have received messages from the social network’s official account informing them of the true casualties and impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to screenshots posted online. The message also states that all user information has been accessed and those who support the war will be punished. The post Russian social media VK allegedly hacked, spreads truth about war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    7,295 people evacuated from hot spots on March 20.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, only four out of seven agreed-upon humanitarian corridors were able to carry out evacuations. The post 7,295 people evacuated from hot spots on March 20. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders demand that Ukraine surrenders Mariupol.
    According to Russian media RIA Novosti, Russia’s defense ministry said the Ukrainian authorities must surrender the city by 5 a.m. on March 21. In exchange, Russia claims that it will open humanitarian corridors for civilians and disarmed Ukrainian soldiers. The post Russian invaders demand that Ukraine surrenders Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Tesla employee: I was fired after sharing video of self-driving car crash
    Plus: FTC orders model destruction In brief  Tesla reportedly fired an employee after he uploaded videos to YouTube critiquing the automaker's autonomous driving software.…  ( 9 min )
    Android's Messages, Dialer apps quietly sent text, call info to Google
    Hashed text messages, phone call logs collected without opt-out nor notice Google's Messages and Dialer apps for Android devices have been collecting and sending data to Google without specific notice and consent, and without offering the opportunity to opt-out, potentially in violation of Europe's data protection law.…  ( 10 min )
    Supermicro's 'universal GPU' system welcomes all elements
    Biz claims ultra-composable server platform is future-proof Supermicro’s new "Universal GPU" servers, announced on Monday, is as equal-opportunity as silicon tech can get – it does not discriminate on CPUs, GPUs, storage, and networking technologies.…  ( 7 min )
    Microsoft investigates after Lapsus$ gang brags of Bing, Cortana code heist
    If boasts are legit, Windows giant will join Nvidia, Samsung, others as victims The Lapsus$ extortion gang briefly alleged over the weekend it had compromised Microsoft.…  ( 8 min )
    General Dynamics bags $4.5bn hybrid cloud deal with US spy sat agency
    Ten-year deal goes ahead after rival Leidos withdraws bid protest General Dynamics, a top US aerospace and defense company, won a ten-year contract to revamp America's National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's cloud infrastructure in a deal worth up to a whopping $4.5bn.…  ( 7 min )
    New Linux kernel bolsters random number generation
    Bigger changes are afoot in the next release, too A significant rewrite of the Linux kernel's random-number generator is underway, making Linux-based cryptography more secure – especially when running in VMs.…  ( 8 min )
    Epyc move: Micron shifts high-demand chip design apps to AMD
    Memory and storage maker skips over Intel this time Micron Technology is now using AMD's newly announced third-generation Epyc server CPUs to power most of its high-demand applications for designing memory and storage chips.…  ( 7 min )
    Win 11 adds 'requirements not met' nag for unsupported hardware
    Don't wanna buy the latest stuff? Here's your watermark Those running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware are getting an update, though not the kind that low-end hardware and VM users might be hoping for.…  ( 8 min )
    How not to attract a WSL (or any) engineer
    Canonical purportedly seeking expert who can remember high school A copy of a letter sent to an applicant – which they say is for a lead role at Ubuntu developer Canonical – went viral over the weekend, giving some insight into the Linux outfit's apparently extremely lengthy questionaire processes.…  ( 8 min )
    OneWeb turns to SpaceX for satellite launches
    Alternative sought after firm boycotts Russian rockets over Ukraine invasion OneWeb will resume construction of its communications satellite constellation courtesy of SpaceX's rockets.…  ( 7 min )
    Western Digital tells EdgeRover users to patch app again
    Critical vulnerability may have allowed an attacker to escalate local privileges Users of Western Digital's EdgeRover app for Windows and Mac are advised to download an updated version to avoid a security flaw that might allow an attacker unauthorized access to directories and files.…  ( 7 min )
    FIDO Alliance says it has finally killed the password
    Conceptually. It's OEMs who'll do the work, and you'll just have to trust them There's a new proposal on eliminating passwords, but it relies on putting a lot of security eggs into OEM security baskets. …  ( 8 min )
    Satellite comms networks on alert after US govt warning
    Plus: Security teams burning out, more Conti leaks analysis, and Log4j still plagues enterprises In Brief  US federal agencies have warned of possible threats to local and international satellite communication (SATCOM) networks that could affect customers.…  ( 10 min )
    AvosLocker group is targeting US critical infrastructure, FBI says
    Ransomware affiliates threaten to publish stolen data or launch DDoS attacks if victims don’t pay A ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group that has been around since last summer is targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, according to federal law enforcement agencies.…  ( 9 min )
    Verified asset management tools help speed Oracle audits
    Too bad they don't help customers achieve a position on compliance Oracle-verified third-party tools for software asset management are being used by Big Red to save time and effort conducting software audits, even though they do not offer users a compliance position.…  ( 8 min )
    AMD: Our new, pricier mega-cache EPYC CPUs leapfrog Intel’s
    Milan-X: A major cache infusion for AMD's role in technical computing AMD has announced its latest, pricier EPYC server CPUs, codenamed "Milan-X", to extend the chipmaker's lead over Intel for technical computing applications. The key to the appeal is driven by a massive amount of cache fused in, a major jump for HPC and other demanding areas.…  ( 11 min )
    Zoom agrees privacy conditions, gets low-risk rating from Netherlands
    Warn users there's no E2EE when using it via the browser, DPIA tells institutions Hot on the heels of Microsoft's report card from the Dutch department of Justice and Security comes news of rival messaging platform Zoom receiving a nod via a renewed Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).…  ( 9 min )
    Epson payments snafu leaves subscribers unable to print
    'Their solution? Do nothing, then brick their customer's £400 printer' Epson's ReadyPrint subscription-based printing service is designed to take the hassle out of printing but its not working as intended, at least not for everyone.…  ( 9 min )
    UK's largest union to Arm: 'Freeze job cuts now'
    Asks firm to 'open up the books' so it can examine Arm's 'true financial situation' One of Britain's largest unions, Unite, is calling on chip designer Arm's management to pause the current redundancy process and "open up the books" for closer inspection to reveal the company's "true" financial health.…  ( 8 min )
    File Explorer fiasco: Window to Microsoft's mixed-up motivations
    MS craves extra revenue, but ad pipelines in the OS are hostages to fortune Opinion  Queen Elizabeth I is said to have expressed her attitude to her subjects' private beliefs by noting: "I do not seek to open windows to men's souls." Microsoft Windows 11 has few such qualms. A new feature,accidentally enabled in an Insider build, not only opened a channel between the company and the quintessential tool, File Explorer, it then stuffed it with adverts.…  ( 10 min )
    The IBM System/360 Model 40 told you to WHAT now?
    When a software update reveals what you really think Who, Me?  A Register reader is tripped up by the curse of software updates decades before Patch Tuesday was a twinkle in Microsoft's eye. Some things never change. Welcome to Who, Me?…  ( 9 min )
    HCL stands by legality of its bonus clawback scheme
    Indian services giant says taking back cash did not violate employment laws – union begs to differ Indian IT services giant HCL Technologies has told India's Labour Commissioner that its controversial decision to recover bonuses paid to staff who later resigned was not illegal.…  ( 9 min )
    Asahi Linux reaches 'very early Alpha'
    Owners of Macs running M1 silicon now have a a native – but rough – Linux to test Asahi Linux – the most prominent effort to create a Linux distribution for Apple's M1 silicon – has loosed what project lead Hector Martin has described as "a very early alpha release."…  ( 9 min )
    Review: ASUS dual-screen laptop may warm your heart, will definitely warm your lap
    One screen sits above the keyboard, another is where you'd expect to find it. And we think you'll find a use for both Desktop Tourism  PCs and alternative devices have increasingly diversified into myriad and marvelous forms, so I've decided that in 2022 I'll use a different one each month and share the experience.…  ( 11 min )
    China’s tech hub relaxes COVID restrictions to restart industrial production
    Shenzhen still restricts movement and crowds, so supply chains may still splutter The Chinese city of Shenzhen, widely billed as the tech manufacturing capital of the world, has relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions in ways the city government expects will allow industrial production to resume.…  ( 8 min )
    Linux 5.17 debuts after 'very calm' extra week of work
    Linus Torvalds suggests version 5.18 will be a little larger, hopefully also warm, fuzzy, low-drama Linus Torvalds has released version 5.17 of the Linux kernel.…  ( 8 min )
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    BitRAT malware now spreading as a Windows 10 license activator
    A new BitRAT malware distribution campaign is underway, exploiting users looking to activate pirated Windows OS versions for free using unofficial Microsoft license activators. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Android password-stealing malware infects 100,000 Google Play users
    A malicious Android app that steals Facebook credentials has been installed over 100,000 times via the Google Play Store, with the app still available to download. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Windows zero-day flaw giving admin rights gets unofficial patch, again
    A Windows local privilege escalation zero-day vulnerability that Microsoft has failed to fully address for several months now, allows users to gain administrative privileges in Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Serpent malware campaign abuses Chocolatey Windows package manager
    Threat actors are abusing the popular Chocolatey Windows package manager in a new phishing campaign to install new 'Serpent' backdoor malware on systems of French government agencies and large construction firms. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft investigating claims of hacked source code repositories
    Microsoft says they are investigating claims that the Lapsus$ data extortion hacking group breached their internal Azure DevOps source code repositories and stolen data. [...]  ( 4 min )
    More Conti ransomware source code leaked on Twitter out of revenge
    A Ukrainian security researcher has leaked newer malware source code from the Conti ransomware operation in revenge for the cybercriminals siding with Russia on the invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Newer Conti ransomware source code leaked out of revenge
    A Ukrainian security researcher has leaked newer malware source code from the Conti ransomware operation in revenge for the cybercriminals siding with Russia on the invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Großausfall bei Apple-Angeboten
    iMessage, iCloud, Apple Music und andere Dienste waren Montagabend teilweise oder ganz unerreichbar. Offenbar waren auch interne Systeme betroffen.  ( 4 min )
    Apple entfernt In-App-Käufe aus TV-App für Android TV
    Auf Geräten mit Android TV respektive Google TV sind keine Käufe mehr in Apples Videoladen möglich. Das soll vermutlich Provisionszahlungen an Google vermeiden.  ( 4 min )
    TikTok blockiert nicht-russische Inhalte für russische Benutzer
    Die Videoplattform TikTok hat für Nutzer in Russland sämtliche nicht-russische Inhalte geblockt, ohne diesen Schritt zuvor anzukündigen.  ( 3 min )
    Weight Watchers App: US-Gericht ordnet Zerstörung von KI-Algorithmen an
    WW International (früher Weight Watchers) muss nicht nur illegal erhobene Daten, sondern auch damit trainierte Algorithmen vernichten.  ( 3 min )
    TTIP: Lindner will neues Freihandelsabkommen mit den USA, Habeck ist dagegen
    Nach dem Überfall Russlands auf die Ukraine will Bundesfinanzminister Christian Lindner TTIP wiederbeleben. Wirtschaftsminister Robert Habeck hält davon nichts.  ( 5 min )
    "Extremistisch": Meta-Dienste Facebook und Instagram in Russland verboten
    Der US-Konzern Meta wurde in Russland zur "extremistischen Organisation" erklärt. Mehrere Angebote sind bereits blockiert. WhatsApp soll aber nutzbar bleiben.  ( 3 min )
    Adminrechte durch Sicherheitslücke in Backup-Software IBM Spectrum Protect
    Angreifer könnten aus der Ferne Sicherungsmaßnahmen umgehen und so bei der Anmeldung Administratorrechte an IBM Spectrum Protect Server erlangen.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Continuous Lifecycle & ContainerConf 2022: Call for Proposals gestartet
    Ab sofort können sich Experten mit Vorträgen und Workshops für die Vor-Ort-Konferenzen zu den Themen Continuous Delivery, DevOps und Containerisierung bewerben.  ( 4 min )
    AMD-Serverprozessoren Epyc 7x73X: Milan-X mit 3D V-Cache im Verkauf
    AMDs neue Serverprozessoren Epyc 7773X, 7573X, 7473X und 7373X mit 768 MByte L3-Cache sind nun verfügbar und sollen einige Programme stark beschleunigen.  ( 5 min )
    Podcast "Die Produktwerker": Ein Produkt übergeben
    In dieser Podcast-Folge sprechen Dominique und Tim darüber, wie man als Product Owner das eigene Produkt erfolgreich an Nachfolger:innen übergeben kann.  ( 2 min )
    Paketmanager npm: Paketabhängigkeiten für Angriff missbraucht
    Der Entwickler des npm-Pakets node-ipc.js hat als Protest gegen den Ukraine-Krieg Schadcode ergänzt. Es wird als Abhängigkeit etwa von Vue.js mit installiert.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: heise Security Tour 2022 – Wissen schützt!
    Die heise-Security-Konferenz kommt wieder vor Ort: Ende Juni in Köln und in Stuttgart – und einen Online-Termin gibt es ebenfalls wieder.  ( 3 min )
    Ein Linux-Desktop für M1-Macs: Erste Alpha von Asahi
    Asahi Linux bringt einen kompletten Linux-Desktop auf M1-Macs. Bei der Hardwareunterstützung gibt es allerdings noch Lücken.  ( 3 min )
    Geopolitik nach der Ukraine-Invasion: Sorge um Apples Taiwan-Abhängigkeit
    Apple lässt alle A- und M-Chips bislang von TSMC in dessen Heimat fertigen. Doch was, wenn sich die geopolitische Lage verschärft?  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Sicherheitslücke in Western Digital EdgeRover geschlossen
    Ein Sicherheitsupdate für Western Digitals Datenverwaltungsanwendung EdgeRover sperrt Angreifer aus.  ( 3 min )
    Mac Studio weniger vernagelt als angenommen
    Apple verlötet den SSD-Speicher seiner Workstation nicht – und bringt sogar zwei Ports. Das Herankommen ist zudem relativ einfach.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: ML-Workflows für den Produktivbetrieb mit git, dvc und MLflow
    Mit Open-Source-Tools wie git, dvc und MLflow einen modernen Entwickler-Stack für Machine Learning aufsetzen: Online-Kurs an vier Vormittagen. Noch Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Apple Studio Display läuft mit iOS 15.4
    Der neue Bildschirm kommt mit einem A13-Chip aus dem iPhone 11 – und nutzt offenbar eine "Headless"-Version des iPhone-OS. Usern hilft das derzeit noch wenig.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: c’t-Workshop: CI/CD mit GitLab
    Continuous Integration und Continuous Delivery mit der Entwicklungsplattform GitLab managen. Im c’t-Workshop lernen und üben Sie alles dafür nötige.  ( 3 min )
    Weißer Ring: Zivilcourage auch bei Hass im Internet wichtig
    Mobbing, Stalking, Bedrohungen und Hass spielen im Internet eine gravierende Rolle. Das ist nicht nur ein Thema für die Polizei, sondern auch für Unbeteiligte.  ( 4 min )
    Zu langsames Internet: Breitbandmessungen belegen Defizite im heimischen Netz
    Seit Dezember kann man in Deutschland seine Internetgeschwindigkeit vermessen und die Kosten gegebenenfalls mindern lassen. Das wird fleißig wahrgenommen.  ( 5 min )
    Recht auf Reparatur: Umweltverbände stellen Forderungskatalog auf
    Der "Runde Tisch Reparatur" will das Recht auf Reparatur stärken. Der Bundesregierung hat die Initiative 13 konkrete Forderungen vorgelegt.  ( 6 min )
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    Write HTML, the HTML Way (Not the XHTML Way)
    You may not use XHTML (anymore), but when you write HTML, you may be more influenced by XHTML than you think. You are very likely writing HTML, the XHTML way. What is the XHTML way of writing HTML, and what … Write HTML, the HTML Way (Not the XHTML Way) originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 5 min )
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    Adminrechte durch Sicherheitslücke in Backup-Software IBM Spectrum Protect
    Angreifer könnten aus der Ferne Sicherungsmaßnahmen umgehen und so bei der Anmeldung Administratorrechte an IBM Spectrum Protect Server erlangen.  ( 3 min )
    Paketmanager npm: Paketabhängigkeiten für Angriff missbraucht
    Der Entwickler des npm-Pakets node-ipc.js hat als Protest gegen den Ukraine-Krieg Schadcode ergänzt. Es wird als Abhängigkeit etwa von Vue.js mit installiert.  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Sicherheitslücke in Western Digital EdgeRover geschlossen
    Ein Sicherheitsupdate für Western Digitals Datenverwaltungsanwendung EdgeRover sperrt Angreifer aus.  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: Activists are targeting Russians with open-source ‘protestware’
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Download: Activists are targeting Russians with open-source ‘protestware’ The news: The largest bank in Russia has warned its users to stop updating any software due to the threat of “protestware,” open source software…  ( 4 min )
    Activists are targeting Russians with open-source “protestware”
    Russia’s biggest bank has warned its users to stop updating software due to the threat of “protestware”: open-source software projects whose authors have altered their code in opposition to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.  Most of the protestware simply displays anti-war, pro-Ukrainian messages when it is run, but at least one project had malicious code added…  ( 4 min )
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    Windows High Contrast Mode, Forced Colors Mode And CSS Custom Properties
    CSS Custom Properties can be used for far more than just color, and their values update in realtime, both via display mode updates and JavaScript logic. This is powerful stuff. Eric explains how modern CSS is a powerful piece of assistive technology that can thread into it to create flexible, maintainable and adaptive digital experiences.  ( 8 min )
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    New Browser-in-the Browser (BITB) Attack Makes Phishing Nearly Undetectable
    A novel phishing technique called browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack can be exploited to simulate a browser window within the browser in order to spoof a legitimate domain, thereby making it possible to stage convincing phishing attacks. According to penetration tester and security researcher, who goes by the handle mrd0x_, the method takes advantage of third-party single sign-on (SSO) options  ( 3 min )
    New Backdoor Targets French Entities via Open-Source Package Installer
    Researchers have exposed a new targeted email campaign aimed at French entities in the construction, real estate, and government sectors that leverages the Chocolatey Windows package manager to deliver a backdoor called Serpent on compromised systems. Enterprise security firm Proofpoint attributed the attacks to a likely advanced threat actor based on the tactics and the victimology patterns  ( 3 min )
    'CryptoRom' Crypto Scam Abusing iPhone Features to Target Mobile Users
    Social engineering attacks leveraging a combination of romantic lures and cryptocurrency fraud have been luring unsuspecting victims into installing fake apps by taking advantage of legitimate iOS features like TestFlight and Web Clips. Cybersecurity company Sophos, which has named the organized crime campaign "CryptoRom," characterized it as a wide-ranging global scam. "This style of  ( 3 min )
    South Korean DarkHotel Hackers Targeted Luxury Hotels in Macau
    Luxury hotels in the Chinese special administrative region of Macau were the target of a malicious spear-phishing campaign from the second half of November 2021 and through mid-January 2022. Cybersecurity firm Trellix attributed the campaign with moderate confidence to a suspected South Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) tracked as DarkHotel, building on research previously published by  ( 3 min )

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    Several explosions heard in Kyiv’s Podil district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, the recent attack might have damaged several buildings and the Retroville shopping mall. The post Several explosions heard in Kyiv’s Podil district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine: Russia reaches agreement on hiring Libyan mercenaries.
    According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia has reached an agreement with Libya’s military commander Khalifa Haftar during his visit to Moscow to recruit Libyan mercenaries for fighting on Russia’s side in Ukraine. The post Ukraine: Russia reaches agreement on hiring Libyan mercenaries. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 170 Russian troops killed in Donbas on March 20.
    Ukrainian troops have destroyed 12 Russian tanks, nine infantry fighting vehicles, three vehicles, a Su-34 jet, and a helicopter on the front lines in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts alone on Sunday. The post Ukraine’s military: 170 Russian troops killed in Donbas on March 20. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: UN members must help enforce ICJ decision regarding Russia
    On 26 February 2022, Ukraine instituted proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice in The Hague and requested that certain provisional measures be rendered to protect the rights of Ukraine in view of the all-out brutal and unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia two days earlier. […] The post Eugene Czolij: UN members must help enforce ICJ decision regarding Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Six European countries begin investigating Russian war crimes.
    According to Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Sweden have opened criminal cases concerning Russia’s war crimes. Ukraine is working alongside these countries to exchange “information and evidence.” The post Six European countries begin investigating Russian war crimes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky calls on Israel’s support in address to its authorities, citizens.
    “One can keep asking why we can’t get weapons from you, or why Israel hasn’t imposed strong sanctions against Russia,” Zelensky said. “The answer is up to you,” he added, “and you will have to live with it.” The post Zelensky calls on Israel’s support in address to its authorities, citizens. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strike damages 13 buildings in Zhytomyr Oblast.
    The March 20 air strike in the Korosten district of Zhytomyr Oblast also injured at least three people, according to the State Emergency Service. Fires have been extinguished by local rescue workers. The post Russian air strike damages 13 buildings in Zhytomyr Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Institute for the Study of War: Russian campaign to capture big Ukrainian cities has failed.
    According to the U.S. military think tank, Russian troops have failed to reach their objectives, resulting in a stalemate. Russian forces will now dig in on the outskirts of Kyiv and other areas and attempt to strengthen control over the territories they occupy. The post Institute for the Study of War: Russian campaign to capture big Ukrainian cities has failed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK foreign minister: Russia resorting to desperate attacks in Ukraine.
    “I am appalled by Russian atrocities in Mariupol, including attacks on schools sheltering civilians and the abduction and deportation of Ukrainians,” Liz Truss wrote on Twitter. “Putin is resorting to desperate measures as he is not achieving his objectives.” The post UK foreign minister: Russia resorting to desperate attacks in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents of building hit by Russian missile come to ruins of their homes
    Six days after a Russian missile destroyed their homes, residents of one nine-story apartment building in Kyiv’s northern district Obolon are back to the site of the tragedy. It’s a short visit as the building is falling apart and it’s dangerous to stay for long. Despite the risks, people come […] The post Residents of building hit by Russian missile come to ruins of their homes appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    General Staff: Russia loses tank detachment in failed Kyiv assault.
    According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Russian army’s 6th tank regiment has been destroyed on March 20. The post General Staff: Russia loses tank detachment in failed Kyiv assault. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    David Beckham’s Instagram account taken over by Ukrainian doctor.
    Iryna, the head of the regional perinatal center in Kharkiv, has taken over the Instagram account of football star David Beckham on March 20 as part of a UNICEF initiative. She showed the conditions in which doctors are treating patients as the city is being constantly bombarded. The post David Beckham’s Instagram account taken over by Ukrainian doctor. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Workers of Chornobyl nuclear power plant evacuated.
    64 people trapped at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, occupied by Russia, were released. Now, 46 employees volunteered to take their place and traveled to the occupied facility. The evacuated employees were at their workplaces over 600 hours. The post Workers of Chornobyl nuclear power plant evacuated. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Washington Post: Russian troops suffer high casualties, 1,000 a day killed or injured.
    According to U.S. intelligence estimates, the front lines have barely moved in more than a week. Russian forces have failed to achieve any of their initial objectives, U.S. officials told the Washington Post. The post Washington Post: Russian troops suffer high casualties, 1,000 a day killed or injured. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Ukraine cannot compromise on its territorial integrity.’
    President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukrainians won’t accept any deal involving the loss of Ukraine’s territory and sovereignty. “There are compromises for which we cannot be ready as an independent state,” said Zelensky. The post Zelensky: ‘Ukraine cannot compromise on its territorial integrity.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: More than 900 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion.
    According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, at least 902 civilians have been killed and 1,459 injured since Feb.24. The UN agency believes that the actual figures are considerably higher. According to Mariupol authorities, over 2,400 people were killed in the city alone. The post UN: More than 900 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Germany reaches energy deal with Qatar to reduce dependency on Russia.
    German Economy Minister Robert Habeck has launched several initiatives to lessen Germany’s energy dependence on Russia. “The companies that have come to Qatar with (Habeck) will now enter into contract negotiations with the Qatari side,” the spokesperson for the German economics ministry said. The post Germany reaches energy deal with Qatar to reduce dependency on Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity.
    Oleh Baturin, a journalist from Russian-occupied Kakhovka, Kherson Oblast, went missing on March 12. “I’ve lost a lot of weight. I’m very dirty and tired. I was beaten, humiliated, threatened. They said they would kill me. 187 hours of captivity. They wanted to break me, to show what will happen […] The post Ukrainian journalist released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian TV to combine broadcast amid martial law.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree that combined nationwide TV channels into one platform. “It’s important that the country has a unified information policy” under martial law, said the president’s office, adding that no channels will be disconnected. Earlier, four Ukrainian TV channels  – ICTV, 1+1, Inter and Ukraina […] The post Ukrainian TV to combine broadcast amid martial law. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for negotiations with Putin, but if they fail, it could mean World War III.’
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said he’s ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as he was “ready for the last two years,” but warned that if negotiation attempts fail, it could lead to a new World War. The post Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for negotiations with Putin, but if they fail, it could mean World War III.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energy Ministry: over 1 million Ukrainians left without electricity.
    The Energy Ministry also says that 278,000 Ukrainians are left without gas due to the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine. The post Energy Ministry: over 1 million Ukrainians left without electricity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents of Russian-occupied cities hold anti-Russian protests.
    A rally with Ukrainian flags was held in Nova Kahhovka, and regional capital Kherson where locals chanted “occupiers, go home!” The post Residents of Russian-occupied cities hold anti-Russian protests. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Ukraine.
    According to Ukrainian intelligence, in the next 1-2 days, Belarus will join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The post Ukraine’s General Staff sees high risk of attack from Belarus on western Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pope Francis: Russia’s war in Ukraine is a ‘senseless massacre.’
    The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in his weekly address urged “all the actors of the international community to make a real effort to put an end to this repugnant war.” He added that “all this is inhumane, indeed it is also sacrilegious because it goes against the sacredness […] The post Pope Francis: Russia’s war in Ukraine is a ‘senseless massacre.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Death toll at 56 in Russian tank attack at nursing home in Luhansk Oblast
    56 people were killed when Russian forces opened fire at a nursing home in Kreminna, a town in Luhansk Oblast, on March 11, according to Serhiy Hayday, local governor. Russians have moved 15 survivors to a facility on the occupied territory. A week later, it’s still impossible to reach the […] The post Death toll at 56 in Russian tank attack at nursing home in Luhansk Oblast appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence claim that Russia’s elites scheme to overthrow Putin
    Some representatives of Russia’s political and business elite allegedly consider removing dictator Vladimir Putin from power to restore economic ties with Western countries. Aleksandr Bortnikov, head of Russia’s FSB intelligence agency, is being considered as Putin’s successor, Ukraine’s military intelligence claims. The post Ukraine’s military intelligence claim that Russia’s elites scheme to overthrow Putin appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 14,700 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24
    As of 12 p.m. on March 20, Ukraine’s military have also reported taking out 1,487 armored personnel carriers, 947 vehicles, 476 tanks, 230 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 74 multiple launch rocket systems, 118 helicopters, 96 aircraft, 44 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 21 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 14,700 Russian troops killed since Feb. 24 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Azov battalion: 4 Russian warships shell Mariupol
    The attack took place at around 12 p.m. on March 20, according to a statement by the Azov battalion participating in the defense of Mariupol. No casualties reported yet. The post Azov battalion: 4 Russian warships shell Mariupol appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 39,000 people flee besieged Mariupol in one week, without ceasefire announced
    More than 8,000 cars have left Mariupol heading to Zaporizhzhia amid continuous attacks by Russian forces, Mariupol city council said. The post Over 39,000 people flee besieged Mariupol in one week, without ceasefire announced appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poll: 93% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia.
    According to the recent poll conducted by the Rating Group, 47% of respondents believe Ukraine can win the war in the next few weeks. Confidence in the victory over Russia prevails in all Ukrainian regions. The post Poll: 93% of Ukrainians believe in victory over Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mriya aircraft pilot criticizes Antonov for not saving legendary plane.
    Dmytro Antonov, the chief pilot of the world’s largest cargo aircraft An-225 Mriya that was operated by Ukraine’s Antonov company and was ruined by a Russian attack near Kyiv on Feb. 27, has publicly criticized the company for not transferring Mriya abroad before the war started. The man claimed that […] The post Mriya aircraft pilot criticizes Antonov for not saving legendary plane. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces continue encircling Ukraine’s eastern cities
    Having almost no progress in capturing these cities, Russia has increased indiscriminate shelling of residential areas, according to the report released by the UK Ministry of Defense on March 20. Russia is likely to continue using its heavy firepower “to support assaults on urban areas as it looks to limit […] The post UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces continue encircling Ukraine’s eastern cities appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lviv Oblast residents host 100,000 internally displaced Ukrainians in private houses
    The oblast’s private sector is able to accept 1,000 more IDPs, according to the head of Lviv Regional Military Administration Maksym Kozytskyi. Separately, the city of Lviv hosts over 200,000 of IDPs, according to earlier statements. The post Lviv Oblast residents host 100,000 internally displaced Ukrainians in private houses appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    115 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion
    140 more have been injured, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office. The post 115 children killed in Ukraine since start of Russian invasion appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects 7 humanitarian corridors on March 20
    Three of them are in Kyiv Oblast, others are in Kharkiv and Donetsk oblasts, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post Ukraine expects 7 humanitarian corridors on March 20 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians bombard art school in Mariupol, civilians trapped under rubble
    The attack on March 19 hit an art school in Mariupol’s Livoberezhny District, where nearly 400 women, children and elderly were sheltering, Mariupol city council reports. The building is destroyed. The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Russians bombard art school in Mariupol, civilians trapped under rubble appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 5 civilians killed in Kharkiv overnight
    Five people, including a 9-year-old boy, were killed by shelling or airstrikes in just one district of Kharkiv on the night of March 19 to 20, according to Vyacheslav Markov, an aide to the head of Kharkiv Police. The post At least 5 civilians killed in Kharkiv overnight appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s agricultural goal is to have 70% of last year’s harvest despite war
    Rostyslav Shurma, deputy head of presidential office, said that Ukraine is launching a government program to support agricultural producers through subsidies. The post Ukraine’s agricultural goal is to have 70% of last year’s harvest despite war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    BBC: Putin isolated and closed off to alternative views.
    Intelligence officials say that Putin is isolated in a bubble of his own making, which very little outside information penetrates, particularly any which might challenge what he thinks. Analysts call him “a victim of his own propaganda.” The post BBC: Putin isolated and closed off to alternative views. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine temporarily bans activities of 11 pro-Russian parties
    President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in the early hours of March 20 that the National Security and Defense Council suspended all activities of a number of pro-Russian political parties while martial law is in place. The ban includes 11 parties, including Opposition Platform – For Life. The post Ukraine temporarily bans activities of 11 pro-Russian parties appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three people killed following Russian attacks in Rubizhne.
    Luhansk Oblast Governor Serhiy Haidai says that 24 houses and apartment buildings were destroyed in Rubizhne and Severodonetsk over the past 24 hours. Seven people were evacuated and three people killed, including two children. The post Three people killed following Russian attacks in Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the Sumy, Mykolaiv, Ternopil, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Rivne, Volyn, Cherkasy, Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, Odesa oblasts. The post Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia bans exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia.
    Russia imports 20% of its alumina from Australia. The chemical compound has widespread use in many industries, most significantly in the production of munitions. The post Australia bans exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops halt convoy of buses traveling to evacuate residents of Mariupol.
    According to the Berdyansk city council, the convoy was heading to Berdyansk from Zaporizhzhia to pick up fleeing Mariupol residents and was stopped by Russian occupying forces near the village of Azovske, three kilometers from Berdyansk. The convoy was not allowed to enter the city limits and the drivers were […] The post Russian troops halt convoy of buses traveling to evacuate residents of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    71 infants evacuated abroad from orphanage in Sumy.
    Sumy Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyi wrote on Facebook on March 19 that the infants had been sheltering in basements for two weeks before they were able to be evacuated abroad to a safe location. Many of the infants have health problems. The post 71 infants evacuated abroad from orphanage in Sumy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    AP: Mariupol police officer pleads for help from Biden, Macron in video post.
    Officer Michail Vershnin, addressed U.S. President Biden and French President Macron directly, asking the two countries to provide Ukraine with modern air defense systems. In the video post, Vershnin says that Mariupol “has been wiped off the face of the earth.” The post AP: Mariupol police officer pleads for help from Biden, Macron in video post. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Defense Secretary: No signs of Russian assault on Odesa or other coastal cities in the “near term.”
    At a news conference with Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on March 19, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also said that the U.S. has not seen evidence of large numbers of foreign fighters joining Russian ranks. The post US Defense Secretary: No signs of Russian assault on Odesa or other coastal cities in the “near term.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: At least 847 civilians, including 64 children, killed in Ukraine since Russia’s all-out invasion began on Feb. 24.
    According to the United Nations office on human rights, there have been 2,246 civilian casualties, 847 killed and 1,399 injured, since Feb. 24. The UN agency believes that the actual figures are considerably higher since officials have not been able to verify information where intense hostilities have been ongoing. The post UN: At least 847 civilians, including 64 children, killed in Ukraine since Russia’s all-out invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyrylenko: Residents fleeing Mariupol are dying of hunger.
    Head of Donetsk Military-Civil Administration, Pavlo Kyrylenko, said thousands of Mariupol residents who managed to escape from Russian bombs are starving to death in the occupied Manhushi and Melekin, as Russian occupying forces refuse to provide food and water and to allow safe passage. The post Kyrylenko: Residents fleeing Mariupol are dying of hunger. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian diplomat: “We have plans against NATO.”
    In a recent interview Igor Kalabukhov, Russian ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, said that Moscow is “assessing the geo-strategic situation” and will respond to threats, including the possible membership of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the alliance. The post Russian diplomat: “We have plans against NATO.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Western Digital app bug gives elevated privileges in Windows, macOS
    Western Digital's EdgeRover desktop app for both Windows and Mac are vulnerable to local privilege escalation and sandboxing escape bugs that could allow the disclosure of sensitive information or denial of service (DoS) attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    US-Behörden warnen vor weiteren Angriffen auf Satellitennetzwerke
    Nach der Attacke auf KA-Sat sehen die US-Cybersicherheitsagentur CISA und das FBI auch andere Satellitenkommunikationsnetze in Gefahr und mahnen mehr Schutz an.  ( 5 min )

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    Danilov: Ukraine to receive new batch of weapons from US in coming days.
    The military expects to receive Stinger air-defense systems, Javelin anti-tank missile systems, and other weapons, according to Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The post Danilov: Ukraine to receive new batch of weapons from US in coming days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency creates database of potential collaborators.
    The National Agency on Corruption Prevention created a list of 245 people who might be helping Russia in its war in Ukraine for the State Security Service. Among them are officials of all levels, those who spread Russian propaganda and undermine Ukraine’s defense capabilities and state sovereignty. The post Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency creates database of potential collaborators. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 6,600 people evacuated from hot spots on March 19.
    Some 4,128 people, including more than 1,100 children, were evacuated from Mariupol to Zaporizhia. Nearly 1,820 people were evacuated from Kyiv Oblast. In total, eight of the planned 10 humanitarian corridors worked out. The post Over 6,600 people evacuated from hot spots on March 19. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia claims Ukraine plans to attack Western diplomats in Lviv.
    Russia’s Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov accused Ukrainian fighters from the Azov battalion of preparing to attack the U.S. and other Western diplomats in Lviv and blaming Russia. Moscow has made a number of fake accusations against Ukraine. The post Russia claims Ukraine plans to attack Western diplomats in Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chinese senior official calls sanctions against Russia ‘outrageous.’
    According to Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng, the measures will only worsen the global economy and hurt ordinary people. He said during a security forum in Beijing that “sanctions cannot solve problems.” Yucheng also acknowledged the Kremlin’s position on stopping NATO’s eastward expansion. The post Chinese senior official calls sanctions against Russia ‘outrageous.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia throws untrained civilians from occupied Donbas into hot spots of its war in Ukraine
    Editor’s Note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t revealing last names of the people from the Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine interviewed for this story for safety reasons.  Nearly every man that Oleksii, a 24-year-old resident of Russian-occupied Khrestivka in Donetsk Oblast, knows – friends, school classmates, and former colleagues from a coal […] The post Russia throws untrained civilians from occupied Donbas into hot spots of its war in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 5 min )
    Sumy comedians hold stand-up show in bomb shelter.
    Three comedians performed for about 100 viewers in one of the bomb shelters in Sumy, a regional capital in northern Ukraine, on March 19, according to local media outlet Cukr. The post Sumy comedians hold stand-up show in bomb shelter. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Finance minister: Ukraine’s economy down by third.
    About 30% of Ukraine’s economy “stopped functioning” since the beginning of Russia’s invasion on Feb. 24, according to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko. His estimation is based on the decreasing tax revenue, he said. The post Finance minister: Ukraine’s economy down by third. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol council: Russian occupiers forcibly move Mariupol residents to Russia.
    Over the past week, thousands of residents have been moved to Russia, Mariupol city council reported. The civilians were allegedly taken to camps where Russian occupiers checked their phones and documents and forcibly moved some of them to remote cities in Russia. The post Mariupol council: Russian occupiers forcibly move Mariupol residents to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian media: Belarus diplomats leave Ukraine.
    According to Interfax Russia, Belarus ambassador in Ukraine Igor Sokol said that the last 11 employees of the Belarusian embassy in Ukraine had left the country for Moldova on March 19. The post Russian media: Belarus diplomats leave Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    In Kyiv, 228 people, including 4 children, killed since Russia’s all-out invasion.
    According to the city council, more than 900 citizens, including 16 children, were wounded. Nearly 40 houses, six schools, and four kindergartens were damaged. The post In Kyiv, 228 people, including 4 children, killed since Russia’s all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    AFP: At least 50 Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russian air strike in Mykolayiv.
    “At least 50 bodies have been recovered, but we do not know how many others are in the rubble,” a Ukrainian serviceman on the ground, 22-year-old Maxim, told AFP. He said that no fewer than 200 soldiers had been sleeping in the barracks when Russian missiles struck the unit on […] The post AFP: At least 50 Ukrainian soldiers killed by Russian air strike in Mykolayiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bulgaria to stop buying gas from Russia’s Gazprom in 2023
    Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Asen Vasilev said on March 19 that Bulgaria would not hold talks on a new gas supply deal with Gazprom after the current one expires at the end of 2022. The post Bulgaria to stop buying gas from Russia’s Gazprom in 2023 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US officials confirm that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine
    Earlier, Russia claimed it used Kinzhal missiles against an ammunition warehouse in western Ukraine. Ukraine hasn’t confirmed the type of the missile used. Unnamed U.S. officials confirmed to CNN that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine, the first known use of such missiles in combat. The post US officials confirm that Russia launched hypersonic missiles against Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Village of Demydiv in Kyiv Oblast may get flooded due to fighting.
    The floods, which were caused by the destruction of a dam, may make it impossible to aid and evacuate the residents, Ukrainian state-owned television channel Dom reported on March 19. The post Village of Demydiv in Kyiv Oblast may get flooded due to fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    562 Russian prisoners of war held in Ukraine.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on March 19 Ukraine is treating them according to international humanitarian law. The post 562 Russian prisoners of war held in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian activists block trucks at Poland-Belarus border, demand halting EU trade with Russia
    Ukrainian activists are currently blocking trucks from crossing the border from Poland to Belarus. The activists demanded that the European Union stop its trade with Russia. “Every product and every euro that feeds the Russian economy kills Ukrainians,” they said on a Facebook page devoted to the protest. One of […] The post Ukrainian activists block trucks at Poland-Belarus border, demand halting EU trade with Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Journalist: Russia mined commercial routes in Black Sea.
    Andriy Klymenko, the chief editor of news site BlackSeaNews, said on March 19, citing his sources, that Russia had deployed the naval mines along the route from the Bosphorus to Odesa in the northwestern part of the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Russia issued a warning to ships claiming that the mines […] The post Journalist: Russia mined commercial routes in Black Sea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense Ministry: Russia conducts 1,403 airstrikes since start of invasion.
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry also said that Russia had fired 459 missiles at Ukraine. U.S. security officials have recently told BBC the number was over 1,000. The post Defense Ministry: Russia conducts 1,403 airstrikes since start of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at World Indoor Championships.
    It reportedly took her three days to get to Belgrade, where the championship is held. The post Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh wins gold at World Indoor Championships. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    7 people killed as Russians shell towns, villages in Kyiv Oblast on March 18.
    Seven were killed, five injured in the town of Makariv in Kyiv Oblast. The post 7 people killed as Russians shell towns, villages in Kyiv Oblast on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US oilfield service companies Halliburton, Schlumberger suspend investments to Russia.
    Halliburton said it immediately suspended future business and will halt its operations in Russia. Schlumberger only halted new investments while continuing with existing activity in Russian oilfields. The post US oilfield service companies Halliburton, Schlumberger suspend investments to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s General Staff: Putin transfers troops from Far East to Belarus.
    The troops are being moved from Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in order to make up for casualties in Ukraine, the General Staff said. The post Ukraine’s General Staff: Putin transfers troops from Far East to Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Special camps for captured Russian soldiers have opened in Ukraine. General Persecutor Iryna Venediktova told BBC that Ukraine already has camps where captured Russian soldiers are held as required by the Geneva Convention. They are also being provided the same level of medical care as the Ukrainian military, she said. ‘
    The post Special camps for captured Russian soldiers have opened in Ukraine. General Persecutor Iryna Venediktova told BBC that Ukraine already has camps where captured Russian soldiers are held as required by the Geneva Convention. They are also being provided the same level of medical care as the Ukrainian military, she said. ‘ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military imposes 38-hour curfew in Zaporizhzhia.
    The post Ukraine’s military imposes 38-hour curfew in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ten humanitarian corridors will be opened on March 19.
    The post Ten humanitarian corridors will be opened on March 19. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Armed Forces report another Russian general dead.
    According to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Russian Lieutenant General Andrei Mordvichev, who commanded the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army, was killed in action in southern Ukraine. The post Armed Forces report another Russian general dead. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia uses newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to bombard Ukraine.
    Russian Defense Ministry said Russia’s newest air-to-ground missile was used to destroy an arms depot in western Ivano Frankivsk Oblast. This is the first time this type of missile was used in Ukraine. The post Russia uses newest Kinzhal hypersonic missiles to bombard Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO to send air defense systems to Ukraine. Following NATO’s request, Germany and the Netherlands will deliver MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 air defenses instead of S-300 which are currently being sent to Ukraine.
    The post NATO to send air defense systems to Ukraine. Following NATO’s request, Germany and the Netherlands will deliver MIM-104 Patriot PAC-3 air defenses instead of S-300 which are currently being sent to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine: Peace talks with Russia could last ‘several weeks.’
    There are signs that Moscow’s position has become more “adequate” but negotiations on issues such as security guarantees, withdrawal of Russian troops and a ceasefire “may take longer,” according to Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenksy’s chief of staff. “There are concessions that we are definitely not going to […] The post Ukraine: Peace talks with Russia could last ‘several weeks.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv air quality is at unhealthy level.
    Air quality index (AQI) reports early on March 19 that pollutant concentration in Kyiv air is currently 27.8 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline value. Over the past 24 hours, there were at least 21 fire reports in Kyiv Oblast due to grass fires. The post Kyiv air quality is at unhealthy level. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Norway prepares to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees.
    Reuters, citing Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, reported on March 18 that Norway expects around 30,000 Ukrainian refugees, but is preparing to accommodate up to 100,000. If numbers approach the upper limit, Norway will convert sports arenas and warehouses into temporary housing. The post Norway prepares to welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Netherlands, Germany to provide Patriot missile system to Slovakia.
    As part of NATO moves to strengthen air defences in Eastern Europe, Slovakia will get 3 Patriot missile systems. Earlier, Slovakia’s defense minister said his country was willing to provide Ukraine with S-300 air defenses if NATO allies found a substitute. The post Netherlands, Germany to provide Patriot missile system to Slovakia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US bans maintenance of 100 aircraft used by Russia.
    A U.S. Department of Commerce report published on March 18 said the identified commercial and private aircraft continued to fly to Russia despite sanctions, violating U.S. export controls. One of the planes belongs to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The post US bans maintenance of 100 aircraft used by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine and Moldova synchronize with European electric grid.
    According to Samantha Power, who leads the US Agency for International Development, “this move will improve the stability of electric power to critical facilities amidst continuing war.” The post Ukraine and Moldova synchronize with European electric grid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine prepares program to support temporarily displaced persons.
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 18 assistance for Ukrainians displaced by the Russian aggression. The proposed program will provide employment support those who have relocated, provision for housing and housing reconstruction after the war, and support for those who have housed temporarily displaced persons. The post Ukraine prepares program to support temporarily displaced persons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine ‘temporarily’ loses access to Azov Sea.
    General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said late on March 18 it lost access to the Sea of Azov “temporarily” as Russian forces were tightening their grip around the Sea’s port city of Mariupol. The post Ukraine ‘temporarily’ loses access to Azov Sea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia forms earthen berms to strengthen military positions northwest of Kyiv.
    Satellite imagery by Maxar Technologies from March 17 show protective berms around Russian military equipment near Ozera and Antonov Air Base. The construction of berms is also seen near the villages of Zdvyzhivka and Berestyanka, further northwest of Kyiv. The post Russia forms earthen berms to strengthen military positions northwest of Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia reaches deal with Belarus to provide critical foodstuff.
    Belarusian state-owned BelTA news agency reported on March 18 that the agreement includes the provision of durum wheat and vegetable oil and is intended to offset Western sanctions. The post Russia reaches deal with Belarus to provide critical foodstuff. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian war against Ukraine may push 40 million people into “extreme poverty.”
    A March 18 analysis posted by the U.S. think tank Center for Global Development indicates that food commodity prices since Russia’s full-scale invasion are higher than the price spikes of 2007 and 2010. It notes “immediate concern” for direct importers of Ukrainian and Russian wheat, including Egypt, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, […] The post Russian war against Ukraine may push 40 million people into “extreme poverty.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sumy receives first UN aid convoy.
    UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement on March 18 that it “hopes this is the first of many shipments.” The aid convoy includes 130 metric tonnes of essential aid for around 35,000 people and supplies to repair water systems to help an estimated 50,000 […] The post Sumy receives first UN aid convoy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Associated Press: It may take years to defuse Russian mines after invasion.
    Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky said on March 18 that Ukraine will require Western assistance in dealing with the threat posed by unexploded shells and mines that remain embedded in critical infrastructure and among the rubble. The post Associated Press: It may take years to defuse Russian mines after invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces: Russia has conducted 14 missile strikes and 40 air raids in Ukraine over the past 24 hours.
    Russia has failed to achieve strategic goals with conventional forces and has switched to indiscriminate bombing and high-precision strikes. The post General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces: Russia has conducted 14 missile strikes and 40 air raids in Ukraine over the past 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Petting zoo near Kyiv requests humanitarian corridor to rescue animals.
    The zoo, “Park XII Months”, located 25 km north from Kyiv, asked for assistance to evacuate animals or bring food for those that are difficult to transport, as some have begun to die. The post Petting zoo near Kyiv requests humanitarian corridor to rescue animals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Dozens of victims reported in Mykolaiv as air raid sirens fail.
    Oleksandr Senkevich, mayor of Mykolaiv, said the city was fired at from close range on March 18, so the city did not have time to sound air raid sirens. The post Dozens of victims reported in Mykolaiv as air raid sirens fail. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    New Phishing toolkit lets anyone create fake Chrome browser windows
    A phishing kit has been released that allows red teamers and wannabe cybercriminals to create effective single sign-on phishing login forms using fake Chrome browser windows. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FBI: Avoslocker ransomware targets US critical infrastructure
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of AvosLocker ransomware being used in attacks targeting multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Telegram banned by Brazilian Supreme Court over missed emails
    Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes banned Telegram on Friday from operating in the country and asked the National Telecommunications Agency to notify internet providers to block the messaging app within five days. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Ohne WLAN: Außen-Überwachungskameras mit LTE, MicroSD & Solar
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    Mainframe-Modernisierung: Die Anwendungswelt ist entscheidend, nicht die Technik
    Sollen Mainframe-Anwendungen in die Cloud abwandern? Oder sollen sie lieber auf neue Füße gestellt werden? Welcher Weg der richtige ist, erklärt Björn Langmack.  ( 5 min )
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    Linux Mint Debian Edition 5 is here
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    Take this $715,000 and find security gaps in quantum computers, says NSF
    Yes, the ones that don't exist yet America's National Science Foundation has signaled yet again how important it thinks quantum computing is with a six-figure grant to Penn State. …  ( 8 min )
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    Optimizing SVG Patterns to Their Smallest Size
    I recently created a brick wall pattern as part of my #PetitePatterns series, a challenge where I create organic-looking patterns or textures in SVG within 560 bytes (or approximately the size of two tweets). To fit this constraint, I have … Optimizing SVG Patterns to Their Smallest Size originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 8 min )

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    BBC: Russia fires 1,080 missiles at Ukraine since start of invasion.
    According to a senior U.S. defense official, Russian troops have not made “significant advances,” with most forces stalled. The post BBC: Russia fires 1,080 missiles at Ukraine since start of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    DW: EU considers providing Ukraine with €500 million military aid package.
    The EU will discuss the aid on March 21, according to two high-ranking EU officials who spoke to Deutsche Welle. The post DW: EU considers providing Ukraine with €500 million military aid package. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defenders of Mariupol refuse Russia’s proposal to surrender.
    The Russian Defense Ministry said the Russian military will spare all Ukrainian soldiers that lay down their arms. Azov Battalion Captain Svyatoslav Palamar refused, responding, “Mariupol will remain a Ukrainian city.” The post Defenders of Mariupol refuse Russia’s proposal to surrender. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Macron calls Putin to end Mariupol blockade.
    In a telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “grave concern” over the situation in Mariupol, where over 300,000 people are cut off from the world, and called for a lifting of Russia’s blockade, according to French president’s office. The post Macron calls Putin to end Mariupol blockade. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders kidnap, torture secretary of Nova Kakhovka City Council, his wife says.
    Russian forces have kidnapped and tortured local official Dmytro Vasiliev in the city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson Oblast to make him publicly welcome the Russian occupation, according to his wife. The post Russian invaders kidnap, torture secretary of Nova Kakhovka City Council, his wife says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Norway joins EU sanctions against Russia.
    The sanctions are the strongest in the country’s history, according to a press release from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They include restrictions on Russian and Belarusian officials, and a ban on the exports of technology, goods, and services. The post Norway joins EU sanctions against Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Russian troops not very motivated.
    U.S Army Commander General Frank McKenzie said at a briefing at the Pentagon that Russian troops did “not seem particularly motivated or particularly involved in the campaign they are conducting.” The decorated army general also announced his retirement from the armed forces. The post Pentagon: Russian troops not very motivated. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian Armed Forces: Russia plans to transfer troops from Armenia.
    According to the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russia will deploy troops from the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia to support its offensive against Ukraine. The Ukrainian army noted that Russian troops were demoralized and inefficient in combat. The post Ukrainian Armed Forces: Russia plans to transfer troops from Armenia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UNHCR launches funding program for Ukrainian IDPs.
    The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees will give money to internally displaced Ukrainians towards their housing, food, and hygiene needs. The program will start in Ukraine’s western city of Lviv, and will gradually be extended to other cities and regions. The post UNHCR launches funding program for Ukrainian IDPs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war displaces 6.5 million Ukrainians.
    The United Nations Migration Agency now estimates that 6.5 million Ukrainians have become internally displaced by the war. An additional 3.2 million have fled abroad, over 2 million of them to Poland. The post Russia’s war displaces 6.5 million Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 civilians killed by shelling in Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast.
    An apartment complex, administrative buildings, and shop came under fire from Russian shelling in Avdiivka, killing two civilians and wounding three, according to the head of the Donetsk regional military administration Pavlo Kyrylenko. The post 2 civilians killed by shelling in Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rescuer killed by shelling in Zaporizhzhia.
    Russian forces fired upon the village of Natalivka, injuring five people and killing a member of Ukraine’s emergency services. The post Rescuer killed by shelling in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Court issues arrest warrant for Medvedchuk.
    The leader of Ukraine’s pro-Russian Opposition Platform party and lifelong associate of Vladimir Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk, had previously been detained on house arrest for charges of treason but escaped under suspicious circumstances on Feb. 28. He is believed to be in Ukraine but his whereabouts are unknown. The post Court issues arrest warrant for Medvedchuk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian delegation claims Ukraine, Russia close to compromise on NATO membership, Kyiv says no.
    Vladimir Medinsky, the head of the Russian peace talks delegation, said that Ukraine and Russia’s position over Kyiv’s neutral status and the non-accession to NATO was “as close as possible.” Member of Ukraine’s delegation Mykhailo Podolyak later said that this was what Russia wants, not what the two side agreed […] The post Russian delegation claims Ukraine, Russia close to compromise on NATO membership, Kyiv says no. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Is Putin going to launch a nuclear war?
    Days after launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ordered to place his country’s nuclear deterrent forces on alert, effectively threatening the world with a nuclear war. With the ongoing military invasion proving to be extremely costly for Russia, the key question now is whether Putin is […] The post Is Putin going to launch a nuclear war? appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Xi tells Biden war in Ukraine in no-one’s interest.
    Reuters cites Chinese state-owned media outlets saying that Xi Jinping supported peace in Ukraine. According to the report, Xi told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden that the two countries must make an effort for world peace. The post Xi tells Biden war in Ukraine in no-one’s interest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalist Viktoria Roshchina goes missing in Russian occupied territories.
    According to Hromadske media outlet, journalist Viktoria Roshchina can’t be reached since she traveled to Russian-occupied Berdyansk on March 15.  According to Hromadske, she was allegedly kidnapped by the FSB, Russia’s security service. The post Journalist Viktoria Roshchina goes missing in Russian occupied territories. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Denisova: More than 1,300 civilians still stuck under Mariupol’s theater.
    The post Denisova: More than 1,300 civilians still stuck under Mariupol’s theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Gruzevych: Ukrainian military strenghten defenses around Kyiv.
    According to  Oleksandr Gruzevich, deputy chief of staff of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, the military is working on the third defense line around Kyiv. “The city is preparing like a fortress,” he added. The post Gruzevych: Ukrainian military strenghten defenses around Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Russia is heading back to the ’90s. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his daily address that Russia’s government is destroying “everything that Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years.” Zelensky said Russia was back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the country was collapsing economically, “only without freedom.”
    The post Zelensky: Russia is heading back to the ’90s. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said during his daily address that Russia’s government is destroying “everything that Russian society has achieved over the past 25 years.” Zelensky said Russia was back in the 1990s, right after the collapse of the Soviet Union when the country was collapsing economically, “only without freedom.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pro-war rally held in Moscow, tens of thousands attend.
    At least 81,000 people attend a pro-war rally in Moscow’s Luzhinski stadium. Russian authorities claim over 200,000 people attend the event celebrating Russian illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014. Images of Russian troops invading Ukraine were shown on the screen accompanied by cheers of the gathered crowd. The post Pro-war rally held in Moscow, tens of thousands attend. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon: Putin likely to make nuclear threats if war drags on.
    According to the Defense Intelligence Agency, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is expected to brandish to use the threat of nuclear weapons if Ukraine’s resistance against Russian invasion continues. The post Pentagon: Putin likely to make nuclear threats if war drags on. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine to receive another 300 million euro tranche from EU on March 18.
    The second tranche is part of the 1.2 billion euro program approved by the European Union to provide political, financial and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. Kyiv received the first 300 million euro tranche under the program on March 11. The post Ukraine to receive another 300 million euro tranche from EU on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Regional Administration: Slavutych, Makariv completely isolated, need food and medicine.
    The city, located 160 kilometers from Kyiv, was purpose-built for the evacuated personnel of the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, located 50 kilometers from there. Makariv, in the Bucha district northwest of Kyiv, is also without  water, gas, electricity or communication, according to the head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Oleksandr […] The post Kyiv Regional Administration: Slavutych, Makariv completely isolated, need food and medicine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Six-year-old boy gives his drone to Ukraine’s military.
    The boy from Sumy Oblast decided to give Ukraine’s military his own birthday gift after hearing about their needs for unmanned aerial vehicles, the Ukrainian parliament’s Educational Center reported. The post Six-year-old boy gives his drone to Ukraine’s military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    222 people, including 60 civilians, killed in Kyiv since Feb. 24.
    Four children were killed by Russia’s attacks in the capital, according to Kyiv’s administration. Some 889 people were injured, including 241 civilians and 18 children among them. Some 36 houses, five private estates, six schools and four kindergartens were destroyed in Kyiv. The facades of 55 houses were also damaged. The post 222 people, including 60 civilians, killed in Kyiv since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NBU: $880,000 left in crowdfunded money for Ukraine’s military.
    The National Bank of Ukraine called for help from donors to replenish the account and financially support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The NBU has already transferred $400 million for the military’s needs. Contribute here. The post NBU: $880,000 left in crowdfunded money for Ukraine’s military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    General Staff: Russia almost exhausted its entire stockpile of missiles.
    Russia’s military-industrial sector is working around the clock to replenish its stock, according to Ukraine’s General Staff. The post General Staff: Russia almost exhausted its entire stockpile of missiles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Metsola calls for European energy independence to stop funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    Europe needs to reduce its energy dependence on Russian gas to zero, President of the EU Parliament Roberta Metsola told Lithuanian media LRT. Otherwise, “we will continue to finance the war directly and indirectly,” she said. “Brave Ukrainians are destroying Russian tanks every day, and we are paying for Russia […] The post Metsola calls for European energy independence to stop funding Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia threatens to attack potential supply chains of S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine.
    Following Slovakia’s statement that it is ready to send the systems to Ukraine if they are immediately replaced, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow “will not allow” the transfer. The post Russia threatens to attack potential supply chains of S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces kill 109 children, injure more than 130 since Feb. 24.
    According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, 55 children were killed in Kyiv Oblast, 34 in the oblast of Kharkiv, 26 in Donetsk, 29 in Chernihiv, 20 in Mykolaiv, 15 in Zhytomyr, 14 in Sumy and 14 in Kherson. The post Russian forces kill 109 children, injure more than 130 since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Gazprom uses Ukraine’s gas pipelines at maximum capacity.
    Russia’s gas monopoly is currently sending over 105 million cubic meters of gas per day through Ukraine, according to Ukraine’s Gas Transmission Operator System. In January, Gazprom had cut its daily volume of gas transit via Ukraine to Europe to about 50 million cubic meters, the lowest level since January […] The post Gazprom uses Ukraine’s gas pipelines at maximum capacity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two people killed, 6 wounded by Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast.
    The March 18 missile strike hit a residential building and an administrative building, according to Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration. The post Two people killed, 6 wounded by Russian airstrike in Kramatorsk, Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher fundraise over $34 million for Ukraine.
    Ukrainian-born U.S. actress Mila Kunis and her husband, U.S. actor Ashton Kutcher said the money was donated to Flexport, a logistics organization bringing supply to refugee camps in bordering countries, and to Airbnb.org to help Ukrainians find new temporary homes. The post Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher fundraise over $34 million for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine and Russia agree on 9 humanitarian corridors for March 18.
    The corridors may start from Mariupol, Sumy, Trostyanets, Lebedyn, Konotop, the settlements of Krasnopillya, and Velyka Pysarivka. Ukraine also plans to deliver humanitarian aid to Balakleya and Izyum in Kharkiv Oblast. The post Ukraine and Russia agree on 9 humanitarian corridors for March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    S&P downgrades Russia’s rating closer to debt default.
    The rating agency lowered Russia’s rating from CCC- to CC as Russia struggles to pay its debts on its Eurobonds. Sanctions have reduced the country’s available foreign exchange reserves and restricted its access to the global financial system. The post S&P downgrades Russia’s rating closer to debt default. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 14,200 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 18, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,448 armored personnel carriers, 879 vehicles, 450 tanks, 205 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 72 multiple launch rocket systems, 112 helicopters, 93 planes, 43 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 12 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 14,200 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    One killed, 4 injured as fire breaks out after shelling of a residential building in Kyiv.
    The fire has been extinguished, according to the State Emergency Service. The five-story residential building in Podil district was hit on the morning of March 18. The post One killed, 4 injured as fire breaks out after shelling of a residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Multiple explosions reported in Lviv early on March 17.
    The post Multiple explosions reported in Lviv early on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    World Bank scales up support to Ukraine.
    The World Bank announced on March 17, it will allocate almost $100 million in emergency support to higher education in Ukraine. The money will go to academic scholarships for 172,000 students in the 2021-2022 academic year. The post World Bank scales up support to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia adds more sanctions against Russian banks, oligarchs.
    Australia said on March 18 it expanded sanctions against Russia to include 11 more Russian banks and government entities, as well as oligarchs Oleg Deripaska and Viktor Vekselberg, both of whom have business ties to Australia. The post Australia adds more sanctions against Russian banks, oligarchs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK: Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances.
    According to the latest British Defense intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine from March 17, Russia is struggling with logistics and cannot provide food and fuel to advancing forces due to the efforts of the Ukrainian military. Russia is neither able to establish air superiority over Ukraine. The post UK: Continuous Ukrainian counterattacks stall Russian advances. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WHO: Russia has attacked medical institutions 43 times since Russia’s all-out war began.
    Director-General Tedros Adan Gebreesus spoke at a UN Security Council meeting on Russia’s war in Ukraine on March 17, highlighting that strikes on medical facilities violate international humanitarian laws. The post WHO: Russia has attacked medical institutions 43 times since Russia’s all-out war began. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine again requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect dead bodies of its fallen soldiers.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk repeated the request at a briefing on March 17. Russia has not attempted to contact the Ukrainian government to extradite the bodies of its troops, she said. The post Ukraine again requests Red Cross urge Russia to collect dead bodies of its fallen soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s Air Force: Fourteen Russian aerial units destroyed on March 17.
    According to Ukraine’s Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukraine’s air defense destroyed seven aircraft, one helicopter, three UAVs, and three cruise missiles. The post Ukraine’s Air Force: Fourteen Russian aerial units destroyed on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv.
    The country’s decision to close its temporary embassy in Lviv came after “escalating military threats” near the western Ukrainian city, CNN reports, citing a statement by South Korea’s Foreign Ministry. The post South Korea closes temporary embassy in Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Government 5-7-9% loan program will have 0% interest rate for the duration martial law.
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said during an address on March 17 that businesses can now take loans up to Hr 60 million as a way to allow a wider range of businesses to take advantage of the lending program. The post Zelensky: Government 5-7-9% loan program will have 0% interest rate for the duration martial law. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: US will punish China if it provides military aid to Russia.
    “President Biden will be speaking to President Xi tomorrow and will make clear that China will bear responsibility for any actions it takes to support Russia’s aggression, and we will not hesitate to impose costs,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The post Blinken: US will punish China if it provides military aid to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB receive order to check all Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow.
    According to two Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow with whom the Russian news outlet OVDinfo spoke, the security services searched their apartments and demanded they unlock their phones. They reportedly have offered some Ukrainians accelerated Russian citizenship, while others have been charged with petty hooliganism. The post Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and FSB receive order to check all Ukrainian citizens living in Moscow. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rental prices soar in western Ukraine amid influx of refugees
    Millions of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes as Russian forces continue to bombard residential areas across the country. While more than 3 million have gone abroad, many have relocated to western Ukraine, which is currently safer than the rest of the country. English teacher Oleksiy Shpak and […] The post Rental prices soar in western Ukraine amid influx of refugees appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian soldiers shoot dead mother of two as she drives family to safety
    In the early morning of March 1, Svitlana Zhulina was driving her family away from war-torn Kyiv Oblast. Her husband, Andriy Vilson, was sitting next to her, their two sons of eight and 10 in the back seat. They were driving along Zhytomyr Highway, a westbound road very familiar to […] The post Russian soldiers shoot dead mother of two as she drives family to safety appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace.
    Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace. Mario Draghi sees only the Kremlin leader’s “willingness for war.” Italy’s government is ready to impose additional sanctions to end the conflict, although they already negatively affect the country itself. The post Italian Prime Minister: Putin does not want peace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine.
    Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine. The worst situation was in the city of  Rubizhne,  where the Russian military advanced. According to Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration, fightings are taking place along the entire front line, destroying one city after another. The post Luhansk Oblast is currently the most dangerous war zone in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Cyclops Blink malware sets up shop in ASUS routers
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    Devs of bcachefs try to get filesystem into Linux again
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    Microsoft Visual Studio: Cluttering up developer disks for 25 years
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    ITC judge recommends banning toner imports that infringe Canon's IP
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    AI drug algorithms can be flipped to invent bioweapons
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    Europe, US warn of fake chip danger to national security, critical systems
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    SAP community website leaks member data to savvy users
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    Amazon to spend £1.8bn on UK infrastructure over next 2 years
    Won't reveal how much of that is actually being spent on data centers, though Amazon Web Services claims it is to invest upwards of £1.8bn ($2.36bn) over the next two years in building and operating data centers in the UK, meet the ever growing demand for cloudy tech.…  ( 9 min )
    Northwest England councils in £31m SaaS HR system tender
    Procurement comes as Manchester City Council looks for SAP next steps Greater Manchester Combined Authority has launched a £31m tender to find a single supplier to provide a software-as-a-service HR system for all its member and partner organizations.…  ( 8 min )
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    Client demo in 30 minutes. Just what could go wrong?
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    Chinese Go Association suspends player 'for using AI'
    A reminder: ML absolutely wipes the floor with humans at ancient game The Chinese Go Association – the body that oversees professional and high-level amateur play of the board game – has suspended a player for apparently using artificial intelligence during a tournament.…  ( 8 min )
    Chinese Go Association suspends top player for using AI
    A reminder: AI absolutely wipes the floor with humans at ancient board game The Chinese Go Association – the body that oversees professional and high-level amateur play of the board game – has suspended a player for using artificial intelligence during a tournament.…  ( 8 min )
    Hear us out: Smartphone lidar can test blood, milk
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    China declares a new era of digitization has begun
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    Samsung updates its most popular smartphone range
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    Google uses deep learning to design faster, smaller AI chips
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    Google uses deep learning to make faster, smaller AI chips
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    Meta sued for 'aiding and abetting' crypto scammers
    Watchdog claims Facebook parent sat on its hands as fake ads fleeced netizens The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed suit against The Artist Formerly Known As Facebook over its publication of ads allegedly featuring celebrities peddling a supposedly surefire-route to cryptocurrency riches.…  ( 9 min )
    Protestware: JavaScript library updated to wipe files from Russian computers
    Package used by big apps now drops anti-war text files on desktops The developer of JavaScript library node-ipc, which is used by the popular vue.js framework, deliberately introduced a critical security vulnerability that, for some netizens, would destroy their computers' files.…  ( 9 min )
    False advertising to call software open source when it's not, says court
    Strap in for a wild ride of forks, trademarks, and licensing Last year, the Graph Foundation had to rethink how it develops and distributes its Open Native Graph Database (ONgDB) after it settled a trademark and copyright claim by database biz Neo4j.…  ( 8 min )
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    Windows 11 adds a BitLocker exclusion policy for USB drives
    Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 build with a long list of changes, improvements, fixes for known issues, available for all Windows Insiders that will install the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22579 pushed to the Dev Channel. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - March 18th 2022 - Targeting the auto industry
    This week, the automotive industry has been under attack, with numerous companies exhibiting signs of breaches or ransomware activity. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Free decryptor released for TrickBot gang's Diavol ransomware
    Cybersecurity firm Emsisoft has released a free decryption tool to help Diavol ransomware victims recover their files without paying a ransom. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers claim to breach TransUnion South Africa with 'Password' password
    TransUnion South Africa has disclosed that hackers breached one of their servers using stolen credentials and demanded a extortion demand not to release stolen data. [...]  ( 4 min )
    DarkHotel hacking campaign targets luxury Macao resorts
    The South Korean DarkHotel hacking group has been spotted in a new campaign spanning December 2021 through January 2022, targeting luxury hotels in Macao, China. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google: Chinese state hackers target Ukraine’s government
    Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) says the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and other Chinese intelligence agencies are trying to get more info on the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine. [...]  ( 3 min )
    CISA, FBI warn US critical orgs of threats to SATCOM networks
    CISA and the FBI warned US critical infrastructure organizations of potential threats targeting satellite communication (SATCOM) networks in the US and worldwide. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New Unix rootkit used to steal ATM banking data
    Threat analysts following the activity of LightBasin, a financially motivated group of hackers, report the discovery of a previously unknown Unix rootkit that is used to steal ATM banking data and conduct fraudulent transactions. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    KI-Plattform Dataiku auf AWS verfügbar
    Den No-Code Cloud Stack Accelerator der KI-Plattform Dataiku gibt es nun auf AWS. Per Browser lassen sich Daten für ML-Modelle aufbereiten und analysieren.  ( 3 min )
    Apple Maps: Routenplanung für erste Elektroautos verfügbar
    E-Fahrzeuge können den Akkustand an das iPhone melden, er wird für die Planung nötiger Zwischenstopps an Ladesäulen verwendet. Vorerst ist nur Ford an Bord.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: "Data Science im Unternehmen": Frühbucherrabatt für Online-Konferenz sichern
    Am 26. April können Teilnehmer die Umsetzung eines kompletten Data-Science-Projekts erleben – nur noch bis 1. April gilt der Frühbucherrabatt.  ( 4 min )
    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht der kleinen interessanten Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem ESLint, Qt Creator, ScrumBuddy, Cloudflare, Android, Spotify und Eclipse.  ( 4 min )
    CryptoRom: Betrüger bringen Abzock-Apps mit Apples Testflight aufs iPhone
    Apples Betatestdienst dient Krypto-Scammern laut Sicherheitsforschern als bequemer Weg zur Verbreitung von Apps, die Trading- und Wallet-Apps nachahmen.  ( 4 min )
    Ende des Minings: Ethereum startet letztes Testnetzwerk für Proof of Stake
    Noch dieses Jahr will Ethereum endlich Schluss machen mit stromhungrigem Mining. Ein letztes Testnetz für den Übergang zu Proof of Stake ist in Betrieb.  ( 4 min )
    Ethereum macht weiteren Schritt zu Proof of Stake mit Testnetzwerk Kiln
    Noch dieses Jahr will Ethereum endlich Schluss machen mit stromhungrigem Mining. Ein letztes Testnetz für den Übergang zu Proof of Stake ist in Betrieb.  ( 4 min )
    Deno 1.20 kommuniziert bis zu 60 Prozent schneller mit Rust
    Das Update der Runtime für JavaScript und TypeScript bringt nicht nur eine schnellere Anbindung an Rust, sondern führt darüber hinaus neue Sub-Befehle ein.  ( 4 min )
    Frischzellenkur für die Programmiersprache COBOL: Neuer FOSS-Compiler gcobol
    Als Frontend für die GNU Compiler Collection nutzt gcobol GCC, um native Binary Executables zu erzeugen.  ( 4 min )
    Cloud-Computing: Kartellbeschwerde gegen Microsoft von OVHcloud
    Europäische Cloud-Anbieter wie OVHcloud aus Frankreich haben sich bei der EU-Kommission über wettbewerbswidrige Praktiken von Microsoft beklagt.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft veröffentlicht Trickbot-Scanner für MikroTik-Geräte
    Die Malware Trickbot entwickelt stetig neue Schadfunktion und hat es nun auch auf IoT-Geräte abgesehen. Doch dagegen kann man Geräte schützen.  ( 3 min )
    Prozessor Core i9-12900KS: Intels Special Edition bereits im Cinebench
    Offiziell noch nicht angekündigt, aber vereinzelt schon verschickt: Intels Core i9-12900KS kommt auf bis zu 5,5 GHz und macht im Benchmark eine gute Figur.  ( 4 min )
    5K-Alternative: LGs UltraFine für Macs soll zurückkehren
    Wer etwas weniger Geld ausgeben möchte als für das Apple Studio Display, kann demnächst wieder zu einem Konkurrenzmodell greifen.  ( 4 min )
    WordPress-Update: Angreifer könnten Admins Schadcode unterschieben
    Es ist eine neue gegen mögliche Angriffe abgesicherte WordPress-Version erschienen.  ( 3 min )
    Nur jeder siebte Deutsche will wieder dauerhaft ins Büro – meint Cisco
    Laut einer Umfrage des Hardwareherstellers Cisco wollen die meisten weiterhin zumindest teilweise von zu Hause aus arbeiten. Nur 16 Prozent lehnen das ab.  ( 4 min )
    Software-Anbieter Intershop übernimmt niederländische Firma Sparque.AI
    Sparque.AI soll die Jenaer im Bereich personalisierte Websitesuche und Produktempfehlungen auf Basis von künstlicher Intelligenz unterstützen.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Apple Business Essentials im Webinar: Apples Abodienst für Unternehmen
    Der Abodienst kombiniert Geräteverwaltung, Cloud-Speicherplatz und Support. Das Live-Webinar macht Firmen mit den Details von Apples neuem Dienst vertraut.  ( 4 min )
    Studio Display: Apple räumt Fehler bei der Kamera ein
    In ersten Tests zeigt der Bildschirm ein unterdurchschnittliches Webcam-Bild. Das liegt offenbar an einem Bug, der sich per Update beheben lässt.  ( 4 min )
    Neue Phishing-Methode kombiniert Fax und Captchas
    Um den Anti-Phishing-Filter auszutricksen, packt eine neue Angriffsmethode Links in Fax-PDFs und versteckt die gefälschte Webseite hinter einem Google-Captcha.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Bis Sonntag noch 50 Prozent Rabatt auf die Videokurse der heise Academy
    Wer sich zu den wichtigsten IT-Themen weiterbilden möchte, kann für kurze Zeit beim Kauf der Videokurse der Lernplattform kräftig sparen.  ( 5 min )
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    Hackers Target Bank Networks with new Rootkit to Steal Money from ATM Machines
    A financially motivated threat actor has been observed deploying a previously unknown rootkit targeting Oracle Solaris systems with the goal of compromising Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) switching networks and carrying out unauthorized cash withdrawals at different banks using fraudulent cards. Threat intelligence and incident response firm Mandiant is tracking the cluster under the moniker  ( 3 min )
    Experts Find Some Affiliates of BlackMatter Now Spreading BlackCat Ransomware
    An analysis of two ransomware attacks has identified overlaps in the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) between BlackCat and BlackMatter, indicating a strong connection between the two groups. While it's typical of ransomware groups to rebrand their operations in response to increased visibility into their attacks, BlackCat (aka Alphv) marks a new frontier in that the cyber crime cartel  ( 3 min )
    Google Uncovers 'Initial Access Broker' Working with Conti Ransomware Gang
    Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) took the wraps off a new initial access broker that it said is closely affiliated to a Russian cyber crime gang notorious for its Conti and Diavol ransomware operations. Dubbed Exotic Lily, the financially motivated threat actor has been observed exploiting a now-patched critical flaw in the Microsoft Windows MSHTML platform (CVE-2021-40444) as part of  ( 3 min )
    New Variant of Russian Cyclops Blink Botnet Targeting ASUS Routers
    ASUS routers have emerged as the target of a nascent botnet called Cyclops Blink, almost a month after it was revealed the malware abused WatchGuard firewall appliances as a stepping stone to gain remote access to breached networks. According to a new report published by Trend Micro, the botnet's "main purpose is to build an infrastructure for further attacks on high-value targets," given that  ( 3 min )
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    Microsoft veröffentlicht Trickbot-Scanner für MikroTik-Geräte
    Die Malware Trickbot entwickelt stetig neue Schadfunktion und hat es nun auch auf IoT-Geräte abgesehen. Doch dagegen kann man Geräte schützen.  ( 3 min )
    WordPress-Update: Angreifer könnten Admins Schadcode unterschieben
    Es ist eine neue gegen mögliche Angriffe abgesicherte WordPress-Version erschienen.  ( 3 min )
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    The Download: Fixing America’s cybersecurity and part 2 of The Secret Police investigation
    Today we’ve got a first look at how the White House plans to tackle America’s cybersecurity woes. And we have part 2 of our big investigation into how police in Minnesota monitored protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Inside the plan to fix America’s never-ending cybersecurity failures What’s happening: Some of the US’s…  ( 4 min )
    Inside the plan to fix America’s never-ending cybersecurity failures
    The 2021 hack of Colonial Pipeline, the biggest fuel pipeline in the United States, ended with thousands of panicked Americans hoarding gas and a fuel shortage across the eastern seaboard. Basic cybersecurity failures let the hackers in, and then the company made the unilateral decision to pay a $5 million ransom and shut down much…  ( 8 min )
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    How To Make A Drag-and-Drop File Uploader With Vue.js 3
    Building on a previous article on How to Build a Drag-and-Drop File Uploader, we’ll be adding some new features, but more importantly (maybe), we’ll be learning how to build it in Vue 3 and learn some best practices for Vue along the way.  ( 21 min )

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    Russia gets triggered by Ukraine joining NATO cyberdefense hub
    Russia's ambassador to Estonia today compared Ukraine's participation in NATO's Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) intel-sharing cyberdefense hub to an attempt at blackmail. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Google exposes tactics of a Conti ransomware access broker
    Google's Threat Analysis Group has exposed the operations of a threat actor group dubbed "EXOTIC LILY," an initial access broker linked to the Conti and Diavol ransomware operations. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft reminds of Internet Explorer's looming demise in June
    Microsoft has reminded Windows customers today that they'll finally retire the Internet Explorer 11 web browser from some Windows 10 versions in June and replace it with the new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge. [...]  ( 3 min )
    ASUS warns of Cyclops Blink malware attacks targeting routers
    Multiple ASUS router models are vulnerable to the Russia-linked Cyclops Blink malware threat, causing the vendor to publish an advisory with mitigations for the security risk. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Europe warns of aircraft GPS outages tied to Russian invasion
    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), EU's air transport safety and environmental protection regulator, warned today of intermittent outages affecting Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft creates tool to scan MikroTik routers for TrickBot infections
    The TrickBot trojan has just added one more trick up its sleeve, now using vulnerable IoT (internet of things) devices like modem routers as proxies for its C2 (command and control) server communication. [...]  ( 5 min )
    BIG sabotage: Famous npm package deletes files to protest Ukraine war
    This week, the developer of the popular npm package 'node-ipc' released sabotaged versions of the library in protest of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. The 'node-ipc' package, which gets downloaded over a million times weekly, began deleting files on developer's machines, in addition to creating new text files with "peace" messages. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    US biz to blow $120bn on AI by 2025, says IDC
    Get ready for machine-made decisions, whether you're shopping, banking, reading, working Corporate funding splurged on AI technology is expected to grow to $120bn by 2025 in the US, a yearly increase of 26 percent over the next four financial years, according to IDC.…  ( 7 min )
    Has Trickbot gang hijacked your MikroTik router? This scanner may have an answer
    Thanks... Micro... soft... OK, there, we said it Microsoft has published a tool that scans for and detects MikroTik-powered Internet-of-Things devices that have been hijacked by the Trickbot gang.…  ( 7 min )
    Coding in a war zone: A Ruby developer's life in Kharkiv
    @zverok asks dev world for support as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues Interview  Victor Shepelev, known as @zverok on Twitter and GitHub, is a Ruby developer and software architect who lives in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Since Russia invaded his country on February 24, 2022, he's had more pressing concerns than writing code, such as keeping his family safe and helping his fellow citizens survive.…  ( 11 min )
    Microsoft datacenter to heat homes in Finland
    Like the internet, excess energy will move through a series of tubes Microsoft and Finland's largest energy company have partnered to build a new datacenter near Helsinki that will heat homes as it cools servers.…  ( 7 min )
    Intel details $100m plan to boost US chip-making skills
    Bold moves to create a 'semi' literate pool of factory workers Intel plans to spend tens of billions of dollars on a chip manufacturing mega-site in Ohio, and the x86 titan knows it's critical to also invest in developing the future workforce to populate it.…  ( 7 min )
    Intel’s $100m plan to help US fund Ohio chip workforce
    Bold moves to create a 'semi' literate pool of chip workers Intel plans to spend tens of billions of dollars to build a chip manufacturing "mega-site" in Ohio, but the chipmaker knows it's critical to also invest in developing the future workforce to populate it. This is even more pressing as Intel eyes a larger overall footprint of fabs in the United States and Europe.…  ( 7 min )
    US mulls laws allowing FTC, DoJ to block $5bn+ mergers
    Dem-backed bills would also grant powers to undo previous takeovers A pair of law bills before the US House and Senate would give watchdogs stronger powers to block big mergers, and allow regulators to reach back into the past to dismantle previous M&As deemed to be harmful. …  ( 8 min )
    US mulls laws allowing FTC, DoJ to block $5bn+ mergers
    Plus granting powers to undo previous takeovers A pair of law bills before the US House and Senate would give watchdogs the power to block big mergers, and allow regulators to reach back into the past to dismantle previous M&As deemed to be harmful. …  ( 8 min )
    US bills aim to name deals over $5bn 'prohibited mergers'
    Meta, Google and Amazon could be on the chopping block A pair of new bills in the US House and Senate would block big mergers, and allow regulators to reach back into the past to dismantle previous M&As deemed to be harmful. …  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft faces EU antitrust complaint from OVHcloud
    Several companies 'taking action to ensure a level playing field among cloud services providers' in Europe Microsoft is facing an antitrust complaint in Europe from France's OVHcloud.…  ( 8 min )
    ExoMars rover launch axed over Russia tensions
    ESA will need to source a different rocket, lander, and descent stage in time for next window in 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has slammed the brakes on its ExoMars rover, Rosalind Franklin.…  ( 7 min )
    Qualcomm reveals it's not selling to Russia during Twitter spat
    Policy via social media: It's a thing now. Even though Russia will be able to read it... Chipmaker Qualcomm is the latest tech firm to stop doing business with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 7 min )
    Microsoft's New Commerce Experience: Cloud resellers concerned
    Who benefits from changes to the Partner Network? Well, it's not partners... or even their customers Microsoft has "evolved" its Partner Network, but changing the name to the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program has done little to dispel concerns over the company's New Commerce Experience (NCE).…  ( 9 min )
    Japan's earthquake disrupts already fragile tech sector
    Shutdowns in factories put crunch on weakened supply chain Wednesday's 7.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Fukushima, Japan, caused the temporary shutdown of some major manufacturers, including chip and component-makers Murata, Renesas and Kioxia, in addition to broader manufacturing companies in the area.…  ( 8 min )
    SAP to repay $23.1m in water contracts settlement
    Tribunal finds evidence of 'irregularly concluded software, support agreements' Global application giant SAP is being ordered to pay South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation ZAR 345m ($23.1m) after a couple of contracts between the two parties were set aside by the courts.…  ( 8 min )
    FCC gives Pacific Networks 60 days to leave the US
    Agency signals more actions targeting Chinese companies to come in the name of national security Chinese telco Pacific Networks and its subsidiary ComNet must cease all services within the United States within 60 days from Wednesday March 16 following an order issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft freshens up its in-house container Linux, CBL-Mariner
    Homespun companion Linux system distro gets an update, but stays small – and 1.0 Microsoft has released the March-2022 update for CBL-Mariner, but the version number hasn't budged from 1.0.…  ( 8 min )
    How CAPTCHAs can cloak phishing URLs in emails
    Select all images of you being duped into providing your credentials CAPTCHA puzzles, designed to distinguish people from computer code, are being used to separate people from their login credentials.…  ( 9 min )
    Openness of Oracle licensing and audit tools questioned
    Verified third-party tools do not guarantee compliance position Oracle customers can only use its licensing tools after the company has started to talk to them about software audits or offered license advice. Meanwhile, third-party tools that have been verified by Oracle do not help users in terms of license compliance.…  ( 9 min )
    Brit data regulator fines five cold-calling fiends £405k
    Businesses targeted elderly, made 750,000 calls to people on Telephone Preference System Five British companies are collectively nursing a £405,000 fine from the UK's data watchdog for making a combined total of 750,000 unsolicited marketing calls targeting vulnerable elderly people.…  ( 8 min )
    How experimental was Microsoft's 'experimental banner' in File Explorer?
    An accidental glimpse of things to come or somebody hitting the wrong button? Comment  Microsoft's hurried backpedal over advertisements in File Explorer has industry watchers concerned.…  ( 8 min )
    Activist investors attempt to push through racial diversity probe at Salesforce
    The move follows lack of progress in equality and two resignations, campaign group says A group of activist investors is targeting Salesforce in an effort to force the SaaS CRM giant to become the subject of an independent investigation into its practices regarding racial equality.…  ( 9 min )
    UK space firm Skyrora opens rocket testing site in Scotland
    Brit rocketeers get ever closer to that first launch from UK soil A space race of a sort in the UK has picked up pace in recent weeks, as aerospace company Orbex showed off its Kinloss launchpad in February and Skyrora this week opened its Midlothian rocket engine testing facility.…  ( 9 min )
    Union presses mayor to force Uber to pay app drivers at least min wage
    US biz's license to operate in London up for renewal this month Gig workers have urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to force Uber to pay drivers at least minimum wage as the ride-hailing biz seeks to renew its license to operate in the British capital.…  ( 9 min )
    Devil-may-care Lapsus$ gang is not the aspirational brand infosec needs
    Hitting big targets, untouchable, technically proficient. Who will it inspire next? Analysis  The Lapsus$ cyber-crime gang, believed to be based in Brazil, until recently was best known for attacks on that country's Ministry of Health and Portuguese media outlets SIC Noticias and Expresso.…  ( 10 min )
    SambaNova, DeLorean AI tech offers kidney treatment guidance to doctors
    When this baby hits 88 GHz, you're going to see some serious stuff AI hardware slinger SambaNova and software biz DeLorean AI have teamed up to provide smart predictive tools to help clinicians hopefully better care for patients suffering kidney problems.…  ( 8 min )
    If you want to make your own chip and aren't Microsoft rich, who do you turn to?
    $10,000 and Efabless may be what you're looking for Interview  The likes of Google, Facebook, and Microsoft can design custom chips and have them manufactured using their billions of dollars in the bank.…  ( 10 min )
    Intel axes older FPGA cards, moves development into hands of customers
    If you want your own custom SmartNIC, knock yourself out, says x86 giant Intel is discontinuing its original lineup of Programmable Acceleration Cards as it turns to an "ecosystem first" strategy that focuses on letting customers create their own FPGA-based products, including SmartNICs.…  ( 9 min )
    CafePress fined for covering up 2019 customer info leak
    Watchdog demands $500,000 after millions of people's info stolen and sold The FTC wants the former owner of CafePress to cough up $500,000 after the customizable merch bazaar not only tried to cover up a major computer security breach involving millions of netizens, it failed to safeguard customers' personal information.…  ( 9 min )
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    Biden: Putin is a ‘murderous dictator.’
    Speaking at an event dedicated to Saint Patrick’s Day, U.S. President Joe Biden called Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin a “pure thug.” Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, shelling residential areas and killing thousands of people. The post Biden: Putin is a ‘murderous dictator.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhia.
    470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhzhia. In total, nearly 1,900 people, including 479 children, escaped the city surrounded by Russian forces. According to the secretary of the Zaporizhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev, in just two days, the city hosted more than 11,500 refugees […] The post 470 cars with refugees evacuated from ruined Mariupol to the city of Zaporizhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italy is ready to rebuild Mariupol theater destroyed by the Russian military.
    The theater was used as a shelter for hundreds of civilians when the occupiers dropped a powerful bomb on March 16. “Theaters of all countries belong to the whole humanity,” said Dario Franceshchini, Italian minister for cultural heritage. The post Italy is ready to rebuild Mariupol theater destroyed by the Russian military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Initiative collects children’s drawings for charity NFT effort.
    Called “Mom, I see war,” the initiative has already collected 4,000 drawings depicting Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. They will be put together into a collage and sold as an NFT. The funds will be transferred to a humanitarian aid fund for children. The post Initiative collects children’s drawings for charity NFT effort. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    PayPal payment system enters Ukraine.
    The post PayPal payment system enters Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken agrees with Biden, says Putin is a war criminal.
    The post Blinken agrees with Biden, says Putin is a war criminal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported.
    Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported. The shelter, which is part of the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on helping families at risk, was opened late last year. According to the head of Luhansk military administration Sergiy […] The post Russian military shells SOS Children’s Villages shelter for mothers with children in the city of Severodonetsk. No fatalities were reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 320,000 Ukrainians return to Ukraine since the beginning of war. According to the State Border Guard Service, mostly men came back to the country. Many of them decided to defend the state from Russia’s all-out invasion.
    The post Over 320,000 Ukrainians return to Ukraine since the beginning of war. According to the State Border Guard Service, mostly men came back to the country. Many of them decided to defend the state from Russia’s all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Czech Republic is no longer able to accept refugees from Ukraine.
    The post Czech Republic is no longer able to accept refugees from Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    City council: Russian forces drop 50-100 bombs on Mariupol every day.
    The city council said that the southeastern city is in critical condition. Encircled since March 2, Mariupol has been cut off from electricity, water, gas, mobile network, food and medicine supplies. The post City council: Russian forces drop 50-100 bombs on Mariupol every day. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Podolyak: Ukraine’s main demand is ceasefire, troops withdrawal.
    The post Podolyak: Ukraine’s main demand is ceasefire, troops withdrawal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 2 killed in Russian shelling of Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district.
    The attack took place at around 4:30 p.m. on March 17 and resulted in multiple fires. The firefighters are working on putting out the fire at the local warehouse but there is a risk of a shell explosion, the State Emergency Service reported. The post State Emergency Service: 2 killed in Russian shelling of Kyiv’s Sviatoshynskyi district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Two-year-old killed, 4 people injured in Russian artillery attack in Novi Petrivtsi village, Kyiv Oblast.
    The March 17 strike destroyed a multistoried building and damaged multiple houses, Kyiv Oblast Police reported. The post Two-year-old killed, 4 people injured in Russian artillery attack in Novi Petrivtsi village, Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Agriculture minister: Ukraine’s basic food supply enough for years.
    According to Roman Leshchenko, the minister of agriculture, Ukraine’s current wheat stock will be enough for two years. The stock of sunflower oil will be enough for five years, along with corn enough for 1.5 years. The post Agriculture minister: Ukraine’s basic food supply enough for years. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    European Space Agency suspends cooperation with Russia on Mars rover mission.
    ESA announced the suspension of its ExoMars mission that aimed to send a rover to Mars in cooperation with Russian space agency Roscosmos. “While recognizing the impact on scientific exploration of space, ESA is fully aligned with the sanctions imposed on Russia by its Member States.” The post European Space Agency suspends cooperation with Russia on Mars rover mission. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol official: Ukraine’s major steelmaker, oligarch Akhmetov’s Azovstal completely destroyed.
    Mariupol Deputy Mayor Serhiy Orlov said in an interview with Forbes Ukraine that the enterprise owned by Ukraine’s richest man Rinat Akhmetov was repeatedly attacked by Russian forces. According to Natalya Yemchenko, a spokesperson for Akhmetov’s SCM Holding, it is yet impossible to assess the damage. The post Mariupol official: Ukraine’s major steelmaker, oligarch Akhmetov’s Azovstal completely destroyed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    21 killed, 25 injured in Russian attack of Merefa, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Ten people are in critical condition, Kharkiv Oblast Prosecutor’s Office reported. Merefa, home to 21,500 residents, was shelled at 3:30 a.m. on March 17. A local school and community center were destroyed. The post 21 killed, 25 injured in Russian attack of Merefa, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine with Xi Jinping on March 18.
    According to a statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese dictator Xi Jinping will have a phone call to discuss “the competition between the two countries as well as Russia’s war against Ukraine and with other issues of mutual concern.” The post Biden to discuss Russia’s war against Ukraine with Xi Jinping on March 18. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US citizen allegedly killed by Russian forces’ artillery fire in Chernihiv downtown on March 17.
    Chernihiv Oblast Police reported that the Russian forces again targeted civilians in Chernihiv, a regional capital in northern Ukraine. The total number of casualties is unknown. The post US citizen allegedly killed by Russian forces’ artillery fire in Chernihiv downtown on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Scholz: NATO will not intervene militarily in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    During a press conference on March 17, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that his country will, however, continue to support Ukraine. The statement followed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Bundestag, where he said that Germany shares blame for the delays in Ukraine’s NATO and EU integration, which made Russia’s aggression […] The post Scholz: NATO will not intervene militarily in Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Syria to provide Russia with 40,000 mercenaries.
    Some 150 Syrians were transferred to Russia to take part in its war against Ukraine on March 15; up to 300 are ordered to be sent to Ukraine every day. More weapons and military equipment are planned to be transferred from Syria to Russia and Belarus soon, Ukraine’s military intelligence […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Syria to provide Russia with 40,000 mercenaries. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Prosecutor General’s Office: Russia’s war kills 108 Ukrainian children.
    According to the agency, over 120 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. The post Prosecutor General’s Office: Russia’s war kills 108 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian diplomat threatens Bosnia over possible NATO accession.
    Igor Kalabukhov, Russia’s ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, told a Bosnian TV channel that Russia would “react” if Bosnia decides to join NATO. He cited the example of Ukraine in an apparent reference to using military force. The post Russian diplomat threatens Bosnia over possible NATO accession. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lithuanian parliament unanimously urges UN to declare no-fly zone in Ukraine.
    The U.S. and other NATO leaders have so far refused to introduce a no-fly zone, fearing direct confrontation with Russia. The post Lithuanian parliament unanimously urges UN to declare no-fly zone in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    130 survivors saved so far from ruins of Mariupol Drama Theater.
    Russians hit the theater, which was known to house hundreds of women and children, with a massive air bomb on March 16. Two sources, lawmaker Olga Stefanyshyna and businessman Serhiy Taruta, said that the theater’s bomb shelter survived the attack. The rescue efforts continue. The post 130 survivors saved so far from ruins of Mariupol Drama Theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Xerox suspends its supplies to Russia due to invasion of Ukraine.
    Meanwhile, Raiffeisen Bank said on March 17 that it was considering leaving Russia. The post Xerox suspends its supplies to Russia due to invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to Bundestag: Germany shares blame for delays in Ukraine’s NATO, EU integration.
    The delays made Russia’s aggression against Ukraine possible, while German companies keep economic ties with Russia after it killed thousands of Ukrainians, he said in a virtual address to the German parliament on March 17. The post Zelensky to Bundestag: Germany shares blame for delays in Ukraine’s NATO, EU integration. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian scrap metal association preparing to process seized Russian military vehicles.
    The group said on March 17 that it was researching other countries’ experience in turning military equipment into metal scrap. Only the vehicles that are damaged beyond restoration will be turned into scrap. The post Ukrainian scrap metal association preparing to process seized Russian military vehicles. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Official says 80-90% of Mariupol destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling, airstrikes.
    Serhiy Orlov, a deputy mayor of Mariupol, said in a March 16 interview with Forbes Ukraine that more than 2,300 people had been killed in Mariupol by Russian troops. The post Official says 80-90% of Mariupol destroyed or damaged by Russian shelling, airstrikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops kill 53 civilians in Chernihiv in one day
    Chernihiv Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Chaus said that 53 bodies were delivered to the city morgues on March 16. The victims were killed by artillery fire and air strikes. The post Russian troops kill 53 civilians in Chernihiv in one day appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ambassador says China will never attack Ukraine
    Fan Xianrong, China’s ambassador to Ukraine, reportedly said on March 16 at a meeting with Lviv Oblast Governor Maksym Kozytsky that China would never attack Ukraine and would provide economic aid to the country. Western media reported earlier that Russia had asked China for military aid, and China had allegedly […] The post Ambassador says China will never attack Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air Serbia cancels flights to Russia
    The Center for Transport Strategies said on March 16 that flights to Russia cannot be booked on the airline’s site. Most Western countries had previously shut their airspace for Russia. It was the last European airline that operated in Russia. The post Air Serbia cancels flights to Russia appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalist: Missile that killed 20 in Donetsk launched from Russian-held territory.
    The missile that hit Russian-controlled Donetsk on March 14 came from the southeast and was not shot down by air defense, which indicates it was coming from the Russian-held territory, according to an investigation by Ruslan Leviev, the founder of investigative outlet Conflict Intelligence Team. Russia had previously claimed the […] The post Journalist: Missile that killed 20 in Donetsk launched from Russian-held territory. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New York Times: As Russian troop deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say
    Pentagon officials say a 10 percent casualty rate, including dead and wounded, for a single unit renders it unable to carry out combat-related tasks. Russian casualties are near that level. The post New York Times: As Russian troop deaths climb, morale becomes an issue, officials say appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ministry of Internal Affairs warns about Russian saboteurs.
    According to Ukraine’s Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky, Russian saboteur groups are almost everywhere in Ukraine, including its western regions. The post Ministry of Internal Affairs warns about Russian saboteurs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia attacks a city of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast.
    Merefa, home to 21,500 residents, was hit by an airstrike at 3:30 a.m. on March 17. As a result of the attack, a local school was damaged and local community center destroyed. City officials report there are casualties among Ukrainian military. The post Russia attacks a city of Merefa in Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan eases entry restrictions for refugees fleeing Russian aggression.
    The Japanese government says it will issue short-term visas on a case-by-case basis to Ukrainians seeking refuge in Japan, even if they do not have relatives or acquaintances to act as guarantors in Japan. The post Japan eases entry restrictions for refugees fleeing Russian aggression. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Parts of Russian missile hit residential building in Kyiv.
    According to Kyiv’s emergency services, the building in Kyiv’s southeastern Darnytskiy district was damaged early on March 17 after shrapnel hit the 16th floor and set it on fire. One person was killed and three injured as of 6:50 a.m. local time. The post Parts of Russian missile hit residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three Panama-flagged ships hit by Russian missiles since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    Panama’s Maritime Authority said on March 16 that of the three Panamanian ships, one sunk and two remain afloat, but with damages. There have been no casualties. The post Three Panama-flagged ships hit by Russian missiles since start of full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    American intelligence: Russia’s military has lost over 7,000 soldiers.
    Unnamed American officials who spoke to the New York Times warned, however, that their numbers of Russian casualties are inexact. Pentagon officials also said that a high number of soldiers killed can destroy the will to continue fighting. The post American intelligence: Russia’s military has lost over 7,000 soldiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Human Rights Watch: At least 500 civilians were taking shelter in bombed Mariupol theater.
    Belkis Wille, senior researcher at Human Rights Watch, said on March 16 that “this raises serious concerns about what the intended target was in a city where civilians have already been under siege for days.” The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Human Rights Watch: At least 500 civilians were taking shelter in bombed Mariupol theater. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky signs law on cloud services.
    The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine wrote on Facebook on March 16 that state authorities will now be able to store data using cloud services. The law is intended to help eliminate corruption and accelerate innovation within the government. The post Zelensky signs law on cloud services. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian saboteurs may be entering Ukraine under the guise of journalists.
    The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine said on Telegram on March 16 that the saboteurs have tried to enter Ukraine with press passes for the media outlets Ruptly, a subsidiary of Russia Today, and Redfish and Maffick LLC. The post Russian saboteurs may be entering Ukraine under the guise of journalists. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan conducts F-35 exercises with US Air Force for first time.
    Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force said it conducted its first joint exercise with the U.S. Air Force involving their respective F-35A advanced stealth fighter jets as security concerns increase over Russia and China. The post Japan conducts F-35 exercises with US Air Force for first time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reports of Russian forces in Sumy Oblast evicting civilians from homes, stealing food.
    Sumy governor Dmytro Zhyvytsky detailed the looting via Telegram on March 16. The area has sustained heavy fighting since the start of Russia’s all-out invasion on Feb. 24. The post Reports of Russian forces in Sumy Oblast evicting civilians from homes, stealing food. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Netflix re-airs “Servant of the people” TV show starring Zelensky.
    The 2015 satirical comedy series stars Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky playing a teacher who unexpectedly becomes President after a video of him complaining about corruption goes viral. “You asked, and it’s back!” Netflix tweeted on March 16. The post Netflix re-airs “Servant of the people” TV show starring Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Moldova calls on Russian military to withdraw from Transnistria.
    Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for the removal of munitions and “complete and unconditional withdrawal of Russian forces” from the unrecognized breakaway Transnistria region during a UN General Assembly meeting on March 16. The post Moldova calls on Russian military to withdraw from Transnistria. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupying forces create “Committee to Save the Kherson Region.”
    First Deputy Chairman of the Kherson Regional Council Yuriy Sobolevsky wrote on Facebook on March 16 that local pro-Russian collaborators are trying to promote the committee as a legitimate authority in Kherson. The post Russian occupying forces create “Committee to Save the Kherson Region.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Medvedchuk’s yacht seized in Croatia.
    Co-leader of the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform – For Life party Viktor Medvedchuk’s yacht, Royal Romance, was seized at the Port of Rijeka on March 16 due to sanctions imposed by the EU following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, a yacht owned by Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky is stuck in […] The post Medvedchuk’s yacht seized in Croatia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Canada closes its air space to Belarus.
    Canada’s Ministry of Transport wrote on Twitter on March 16 that “all aircraft directly or indirectly owned, registered, chartered, leased, operated or controlled by a citizen of Belarus are prohibited from entering, exiting or overflying Canadian airspace.” The post Canada closes its air space to Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Twitter to temporarily label accounts of Ukrainian, Belarusian state media.
    Twitter’s VP of Global Public Policy Sinéad McSweeney announced the decision to expand government account labels on Twitter on March 16. Twitter earlier labeled all state-affiliated Russian media. The post Twitter to temporarily label accounts of Ukrainian, Belarusian state media. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN Security Council calls emergency meeting over Ukraine.
    The U.S., U.K., France, Albania, Norway, and Ireland requested an emergency security council meeting for March 17 to address the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by Russia’s full-scale invasion. The post UN Security Council calls emergency meeting over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Canada bans Russia Today from Canadian airwaves.
    Canada’s telecoms regulator announced on March 16 it was removing RT and RT France from its list of non-Canadian programming services. Earlier, the EU and the U.K. halted the distribution of RT. The post Canada bans Russia Today from Canadian airwaves. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US grants temporary “humanitarian parole” to Ukrainians crossing border from Mexico.
    As reported by Reuters on March 16, American border officials are permitting Ukrainians fleeing the war to remain in the U.S. until 2023, albeit on a case-by-case basis. The post US grants temporary “humanitarian parole” to Ukrainians crossing border from Mexico. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Satellite imagery reveals word “children” painted outside Mariupol theater before bombing.
    According to satellite imagery taken on March 14 by the private U.S. company Maxar Technologies, “children” had been written in Russian outside the theater where hundreds of civilians had taken shelter. The theater was bombed by Russian forces on March 16. The post Satellite imagery reveals word “children” painted outside Mariupol theater before bombing. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Switchblade drones included in $800 million US weapons package.
    Michael McCaul, Republican U.S. House member, and head of Foreign Affairs Committee, said the aid package will come with 100 switchblade drones. These drones use a loitering munition to strike targets by crashing into them. Each unit costs $6,000. The post Switchblade drones included in $800 million US weapons package. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol Mayor was exchanged for 9 Russian conscripts.
    The soldiers were 18-19 years old, according to Dasha Zarivna, a spokesperson for the presidential chief of staff. Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted and held captive by the Russian forces for five days. The post Melitopol Mayor was exchanged for 9 Russian conscripts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine v Russian Federation: ICJ orders Russia to cease military aggression in Ukraine
    On March 16, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its order on Ukraine’s request for indication of provisional measures against Russia.  By 13 votes to two, it ordered Russia to immediately suspend the military operations that it commenced on Feb. 24 in the territory of Ukraine and ensure that […] The post Ukraine v Russian Federation: ICJ orders Russia to cease military aggression in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian invaders shell Sarny, Rivne Oblast.
    Rivne Oblast Governor Vitaliy Koval said that Russians targeted a military infrastructure object in Sarny, a city located about 60 kilometers from the Belarusian border. No casualties have been reported as a result of the attack so far. The post Russian invaders shell Sarny, Rivne Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces capture Ukrainian paramedic.
    Volunteer paramedic, Yulia Payevska, known as Tyra, has been captured by Russian forces along with her driver in Mariupol on March 16, according to another volunteer Nataly Voronkova. Payevska “has been saving the lives of civilians for eight years,” Voronkova wrote. The post Russian forces capture Ukrainian paramedic. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    As global viewers waited with bated breath in early February to see whether Japanese figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru would nail a legendary quadruple axel during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, it was likely that few would have considered the amount of behind-the-scenes work needed to bring those images to their screens. The Olympic Winter Games…  ( 6 min )
    Secret police: After protests around George Floyd’s murder ended, a police system for watching protesters kept going.
    Despite public assertions that it had gone dormant, a multi-agency task force consisting of federal, state, and local police that was created to monitor protests in Minnesota during the murder trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin continued to operate in secret after the trial’s conclusion, according to emails and documents examined by MIT Technology…  ( 7 min )
    The Download: Russia is risking the creation of a “splinternet”—and it could be irreversible
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Russia is risking the creation of a “splinternet”—and it could be irreversible Cut off: Russia’s disconnection from the online services of the West has been abrupt and severe. Facebook has been blocked…  ( 5 min )
    Russia is risking the creation of a “splinternet”—and it could be irreversible
    Russia’s disconnection from the online services of the West has been as abrupt and complete as its disconnection from real-world global trade routes. Facebook has been blocked entirely by Russian authorities, while Twitter is almost completely cut off. Many more companies have voluntarily withdrawn from the Russian market—including Apple, Microsoft, TikTok, Netflix, and others. Russia…  ( 6 min )
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    Ukraine-Krieg: Londoner Netzknoten stoppt Peering mit russischen Netzbetreibern
    Zwei große Netzbetreiber können Datenverkehr nicht mehr über den Internetknoten LINX führen. Andere europäische Knoten lehnen solche Sanktionen weiterhin ab.  ( 5 min )
    Cloudflare WAF: kostenloser Schutz für Webserver
    Content-Delivery-Spezialist Cloudflare ergänzt sämtliche Angebote um einen laufend aktualisierten Regelsatz zum Schutz der Webanwendungen.  ( 3 min )
    Medienregulierer setzen zweites Zwangsgeld zu deutschem RT-Programm fest
    Deutsche Medienregulierer wollen ein weiteres Zwangsgeld gegen das deutschsprachige Live-Programm des russischen Mediums RT festsetzen – in Höhe von 40.000 Euro  ( 3 min )
    Microsofts Goldesel: Teams komplett ausgerichtet aufs hybride Büro
    Dass Videokonferenzen auch nach Corona Alltag bleiben, ist Microsofts große Hoffnung. Entsprechend erhält Teams einige neue Funktionen für die hybride Arbeit.  ( 4 min )
    Probleme mit macOS 12.3: Berichte über lahmgelegte MacBooks, kaputte Skripte
    MacBook Pros mit getauschter Hauptplatine können das jüngste Monterey-Update nicht richtig einspielen. Auch Apples Rauswurf von Python 2.7 sorgt für Fehler.  ( 4 min )
    Ryzen 7 5800X3D: AMDs schnellste Gaming-CPU ohne Übertaktungsmöglichkeit
    Die neue Chip-Stacking-Technik beim Ryzen 7 5800X3D führt zu Vorsichtsmaßnahmen bei AMD: Der CPU-Takt und die Spannung lassen sich nicht anpassen.  ( 4 min )
    Meta: US-Eltern können Oculus- und Instagram-Konten ihrer Kinder verwalten
    Meta stellt Eltern in den USA Überwachungsprogramme zur Verfügung, mit denen sie die Aktivitäten ihrer Kinder auf Instagram und bei Oculus kontrollieren können.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: IIoT Conference: Entwicklerkonferenz im Rahmen der automatica in München
    Die eintägige IIoT Conference schlägt im Juni auf der automatica die Brücke zwischen IT und Automatisierungstechnik.  ( 3 min )
    l+f: Microsoft Defender kämpft gegen Office
    Update oder Ransomware? Microsofts Anti-Viren-Lösung ist sich nicht ganz sicher.  ( 3 min )
    Online-Analysetool ClickHouse DBMS: Komprimierte Dateien als Schadcode-Schleuder
    Server mit ClickHouse Database Management System sind verwundbar. Ein Sicherheitsupdate steht zum Download bereit.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Mastering GitOps 2022: Jetzt noch Tickets für die Heise-Konferenz sichern
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    Wer Microsoft-Dienste aus der Cloud einsetzt, erhält meist auch ein Azure Active Directory. Jedoch ist die Standardkonfiguration alles andere als sicher.  ( 5 min )
    Anzeige: Ideenwettbewerb GO! Schule morgen: jetzt mitmachen!
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    Microsoft: Eure Chefs wissen nicht, was ihr Angestellten im Arbeitsalltag wollt
    Microsofts Work Trend Index hält fest, wie groß die Diskrepanz der Erwartungen an die neue Arbeitsrealität zwischen Chefetagen und Mitarbeitenden ist: groß.  ( 4 min )
    Wer sich gerne länger fasst: E-Mails direkt in Google Docs schreiben
    Um gemeinsam eine lange E-Mail zu schreiben, können Google-Nutzer nun direkt Docs heranziehen. Eine neue Vorlage verknüpft beide Programme miteinander.  ( 3 min )
    Facebook entfernt Deepfake-Video von Wolodymyr Selenskyi
    Facebooks Mutterkonzern Meta hat ein Deepfake-Video des ukrainischen Präsidenten Wolodymyr Selenskyi entfernt, in dem er sich der russischen Invasion ergibt.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdate: Kritische Schwachstelle bedroht Google Chrome
    Angreifer könnten Computer attackieren, auf denen der Webbrowser Chrome installiert ist.  ( 3 min )
    .NET 7: Zweite Preview erweitert das .NET CLI
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    Googles Entwicklerkonferenz I/O 2022 weitgehend online, aber mit Livepublikum
    Die Google I/O findet dieses Jahr im Mai statt. Die Online-Teilnahme an der Konferenz im Shoreline Amphitheater ist kostenlos.  ( 3 min )
    Russische Staatsmedien im Ukraine-Krieg: Twitter markiert zehntausende Tweets
    Staatsnahe russische Medien erhielten mit Beginn des Kriegs ein entsprechendes Label – zehntausende Tweets wurden in der Folge gekennzeichnet.  ( 4 min )
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    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: OWASP Top 10 – Webanwendungen effektiv absichern
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    #heiseshow: Intel-Chips aus Magdeburg – was das Mega-Halbleiterwerk bedeutet
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    Popular NPM Package Updated to Wipe Russia, Belarus Systems to Protest Ukraine Invasion
    In what's yet another act of sabotage, the developer behind the popular "node-ipc" NPM package shipped a new version to protest Russia's invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns about security in the open-source and the software supply chain. Affecting versions 10.1.1 and 10.1.2 of the library, the changes introduced undesirable behavior by its maintainer RIAEvangelist, targeting users with IP  ( 3 min )
    DirtyMoe Botnet Gains New Exploits in Wormable Module to Spread Rapidly
    The malware known as DirtyMoe has gained new worm-like propagation capabilities that allow it to expand its reach without requiring any user interaction, the latest research has found. "The worming module targets older well-known vulnerabilities, e.g., EternalBlue and Hot Potato Windows privilege escalation," Avast researcher Martin Chlumecký said in a report published Wednesday. "One worm  ( 3 min )
    The Golden Hour of Incident Response
    As a CSIRT consultant, I cannot overemphasize the importance of effectively managing the first hour in a critical incident. Finding out what to do is often a daunting task in a critical incident. In addition, the feeling of uneasiness often prevents an incident response analyst from making effective decisions. However, keeping a cool head and actions planned out is crucial in successfully  ( 5 min )
    TrickBot Malware Abusing Hacked IoT Devices as Command-and-Control Servers
    Microsoft on Wednesday detailed a previously undiscovered technique put to use by the TrickBot malware that involves using compromised Internet of Things (IoT) devices as a go-between for establishing communications with the command-and-control (C2) servers. "By using MikroTik routers as proxy servers for its C2 servers and redirecting the traffic through non-standard ports, TrickBot adds  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine Secret Service Arrests Hacker Helping Russian Invaders
    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said it has detained a "hacker" who offered technical assistance to the invading Russian troops by providing mobile communication services inside the Ukrainian territory. The anonymous suspect is said to have broadcasted text messages to Ukrainian officials, including security officers and civil servants, proposing that they surrender and take the side of  ( 3 min )
    New Vulnerability in CRI-O Engine Lets Attackers Escape Kubernetes Containers
    A newly disclosed security vulnerability in the Kubernetes container engine CRI-O called cr8escape could be exploited by an attacker to break out of containers and obtain root access to the host. "Invocation of CVE-2022-0811 can allow an attacker to perform a variety of actions on objectives, including execution of malware, exfiltration of data, and lateral movement across pods," CrowdStrike  ( 3 min )
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    Ukraine, IAEA to sign agreement on nuclear safety.
    Head of Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company Energoatom Petro Kotin said that an agreement on security guarantees for nuclear facilities and material is being created between Ukraine and the International Atomic Energy Agency. The post Ukraine, IAEA to sign agreement on nuclear safety. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland proposes NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.
    Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak presented the proposal during a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels on March 16. U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price later dismissed the proposal, stating that American presence in Ukraine would prolong the war. The post Poland proposes NATO peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s old air defense proves unexpectedly effective in combat
    No one really expected it — but after three weeks of Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine’s air defense is still exceeding expectations. This branch of service not only managed to largely survive Russia’s massive missile attacks in the invasion’s early hours. It took up the fight and prevented the Russians from […] The post Ukraine’s old air defense proves unexpectedly effective in combat appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Nearly 6,500 people flee Mariupol on March 16.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, 6,426 people arrived in Zaporizhzhia from Mariupol, including 2,039 children. However, the Russian forces again haven’t allowed a humanitarian aid convoy to enter besieged Mariupol. The post Nearly 6,500 people flee Mariupol on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden calls Putin “war criminal.”
    In an answer to a journalist’s question, U.S. President Joe Biden said that he believed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was a war criminal. The U.S. administration had previously stopped short of labeling the atrocities committed in Ukraine as “war crimes.” The post Biden calls Putin “war criminal.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian air defenses destroy 10 Russian aircraft on March 16.
    Today, Ukraine’s Air Defenses destroyed 10 Russian aircraft, including three Su-30SM fighters, one SU-34 fighter-bomber, two helicopters, one unknown aircraft, and one UAV. The Ukrainian Ground Forces additionally shot down one fighter, one bomber, and a helicopter. The post Ukrainian air defenses destroy 10 Russian aircraft on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovakia may provide Ukraine with S-300 anti-aircraft systems.
    According to CNN, Slovakia has preliminarily agreed to provide Ukraine with the Soviet S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems if they are replaced with other systems immediately. American-made Patriot systems are likely to replace them but the transfer isn’t yet assured, and integrating new systems into a country’s military architecture takes time, […] The post Slovakia may provide Ukraine with S-300 anti-aircraft systems. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Five people, including 3 children, killed after attack on Chernihiv dormitory.
    Rescuers from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service removed the bodies of two adults and three children from the rubble of a destroyed dormitory complex, which was targeted by Russian shelling on March 13. The post Five people, including 3 children, killed after attack on Chernihiv dormitory. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US sets up international task force to persecute Russian oligarchs, officials.
    U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Attorney General Merrick Garland met with representatives of Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the European Commission to officially launch the Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) multilateral task force. Member states will cooperate to freeze Russian assets and enact financial sanctions against […] The post US sets up international task force to persecute Russian oligarchs, officials. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK confirms delivery of anti-air missile systems to Ukraine.
    BBC reported that British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that British Starstreak short-range man-portable air-defense systems are supplied to Ukraine. The decision to deliver them has been made last week but it’s not clear whether they have been delivered yet. The post UK confirms delivery of anti-air missile systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells public pool in Mariupol, children and pregnant women strapped under rubble.
    The attack hit the “Neptune” swimming pool, where civilians were sheltering, according to Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko. The number of victims is unknown. The post Russia shells public pool in Mariupol, children and pregnant women strapped under rubble. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian army counterattacks in some areas.
    According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian forces were repulsed today, on March 16, suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment. In some areas, Ukrainian forces were able to regroup and counterattack. Ukrainian forces also destroyed three enemy fighter jets and one helicopter today. The post Ukrainian army counterattacks in some areas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces kill combat doctor with honorary title ‘mother heroine.’
    Olga Semidyanova, 48, was a mother of 12 children, six of which were adopted. The medic from Zaporizhzhia had served in the military since 2014 until she was killed on the border between Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts on March 3, one of her daughters said on social media. The post Russian forces kill combat doctor with honorary title ‘mother heroine.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shelling damages houses in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district.
    According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Russian shelling hit several homes on the evening of March 16. Emergency services have extinguished fires. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Shelling damages houses in Kyiv’s Podilskyi district. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mayor of Melitopol released from Russian captivity.
    Mayor Ivan Fedorov was released following a Ukrainian “special operation,” according to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky. He will shortly return to his duties as mayor of Melitopol. Fedorov was abducted on March 11. The post Mayor of Melitopol released from Russian captivity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden announces additional $800 million in defense aid for Ukraine.
    U.S. President Joe Biden said that the new package would include 800 anti-aircraft systems, 9,000 anti-armor systems, 7,000 small arms such as shotguns and grenade launchers, as well as other equipment such as drones. The announcement came hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered an emotional address to the U.S. Congress […] The post Biden announces additional $800 million in defense aid for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: US ‘looking very hard’ at whether Russians intentionally target civilians, journalists in Ukraine.
    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. is scrutinizing Russian forces’ targets, including whether Moscow is intentionally targeting civilians or journalists. Ukraine’s defense minister Oleksii Reznikov previously said that Russia’s war has killed more civilians than Ukrainian soldiers, and at least three journalists – Oleksandra Kuvshynova, Pierre Zakrzewski […] The post Blinken: US ‘looking very hard’ at whether Russians intentionally target civilians, journalists in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces drop heavy bomb on Mariupol theater where hundreds are sheltering.
    The city council of besieged Mariupol said that Russia has “purposefully and cynically destroyed the Drama Theater in the heart of Mariupol.” The number of casualties is yet unknown. The post Russian forces drop heavy bomb on Mariupol theater where hundreds are sheltering. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian delegation member: Draft plan published by Financial Times is what Russia is requesting, “nothing more”
    “The Ukrainian side has its own positions,” said Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Zelensky’s head of office. The post Ukrainian delegation member: Draft plan published by Financial Times is what Russia is requesting, “nothing more” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan to revoke Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ status
    Following in the footsteps of the U.S. and European nations, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said his country will revoke Russia’s special trade status to punish Moscow for its aggression in Ukraine. The measure will mean higher tariffs on Russian products. To hold Russia accountable for its “irrational and inhumane” […] The post Japan to revoke Russia’s ‘most favored nation’ status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 4,000 evacuees from besieged Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia.
    Of the 4,329 civilians evacuated from the war-torn southeastern port city, 1,033 are children. Now the evacuees are receiving the necessary help from warm food to medical treatment, Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev said. “Finally, these people will be able to feel safe and relax,” he said. The post Over 4,000 evacuees from besieged Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NATO unable to reach Russia via deconfliction hotline.
    As Moscow expands its offensive to western Ukraine towards NATO territory, the 30-member alliance has tried to connect with Russia via a deconfliction hotline and written letters but it turned out unsuccessful, the bloc’s senior military officials said. The U.S. also has a separate deconfliction hotline with Russia that it […] The post NATO unable to reach Russia via deconfliction hotline. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine.
    By 13 votes to two, the court also ordered to ensure that any military or irregular armed units which may be directed or supported by it as well as any organizations and persons which may be subject to its control or direction take no steps in furtherance of the military […] The post International Court of Justice orders Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin claims that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ‘developing successfully.’
    In a yet another video address, the Russian dictator said that the war was going “according to the plans.” He also claimed that the Russian army was “doing everything” to avoid civilian casualties despite the fact that the Russian military has been targeting civilians and residential areas every day, having […] The post Putin claims that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ‘developing successfully.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FT: Ukraine, Russia draw up tentative peace plan to end war
    The delegations have made significant progress on a 15-point draft deal including a ceasefire and Russian troop withdrawal if Kyiv renounces NATO membership ambitions and accepts limits on its armed forces, the Financial Times reported, citing three unnamed officials involved in the talks. The proposed deal also requires that Ukraine […] The post FT: Ukraine, Russia draw up tentative peace plan to end war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s electricity system now linked to EU’s grid.
    The measure that loosens Ukraine’s ties to Russian energy was originally scheduled for 2023. Ukraine’s power grid, a holdover from the days of the Soviet Union, had been connected to Russia’s systems since its construction. The post Ukraine’s electricity system now linked to EU’s grid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Some 17,000 Ukrainian companies owned by citizens of Russia or Belarus.
    There are about 13,800 Ukrainian businesses fully or partially owned by Russian citizens and 3,300 owned by Belarusian citizens. According to Forbes Ukraine, Ukraine has 1.25 million legal entities registered. The post Some 17,000 Ukrainian companies owned by citizens of Russia or Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers release 6 people captured in Bucha.
    The six people, Bucha City Council staff and volunteers, were captured on the evening of March 15 when they were helping the residents flee the city under fire. The post Russian occupiers release 6 people captured in Bucha. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky addresses US Congress: ‘Right now, the destiny of our country is being decided’
    In his virtual address on March 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his plea for a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the lives of Ukrainian people during “the darkest time” for his country. “If this is too much to ask, we offer an alternative,” Zelensky said, asking Washington to provide […] The post Zelensky addresses US Congress: ‘Right now, the destiny of our country is being decided’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Mayor of occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast says he’s been released.
    Oleksandr Yakovlev, who was kidnapped earlier, published a video address on Facebook where he also said that the Russian occupiers had promised to free other detainees and asked residents not to panic. The post Mayor of occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast says he’s been released. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Residents in occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast hold anti-Russian protest.
    The Russian occupiers opened fire and used tear gas on the peaceful protesters that gathered in the square in front of the city council to demand the release of detained local leaders. The post Residents in occupied Skadovsk in Kherson Oblast hold anti-Russian protest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia hacked Ukraine TV channel, broadcasted fake ‘statement’ from Zelensky.
    In a phoney statement, it was reportedly said that the President was ‘capitulating’ and ‘would surrender and give up arms’. Volodymyr Zelensky later responded with a video address from Kyiv and called the provocation ‘childish’. The post Russia hacked Ukraine TV channel, broadcasted fake ‘statement’ from Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fitch: Russia ruble payment of USD coupons would be a sovereign default.
    Credit ratings agency Fitch said that if Russia were to make two US dollar bond coupon payments due Wednesday in rubles, it would constitute a sovereign default after a grace period expiration. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered sanctions from across the world that have limited Moscow’s ability to access and […] The post Fitch: Russia ruble payment of USD coupons would be a sovereign default. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine.
    Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine. In a post on Twitter, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Mayor of Skadovsk Oleksandr Yakovlyev and his deputy Yurii Palyukh were kidnapped on March 16. “States & international organizations must demand Russia to release all abducted Ukrainian officials immediately!” he urged. The post Kuleba: Russian invaders continue to abduct local leaders in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    President’s Office: Ukraine’s neutrality could be only ‘Ukrainian model’.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, said that Ukraine could agree only to “a special version of neutrality with legally verified and non-protocol security guarantees,” not without being guided by the Swedish or Austrian models. That means, he said, that the signatories of the guarantees […] The post President’s Office: Ukraine’s neutrality could be only ‘Ukrainian model’. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Suspilne: Russian troops killed at least 10 civilians standing in line for bread in Chernihiv.
    According to the Suspilne correspondent on the ground, the shelling started around 10 am on March 16. The post Suspilne: Russian troops killed at least 10 civilians standing in line for bread in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia shells Vinnytsia, hits TV station.
    The post Russia shells Vinnytsia, hits TV station. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations.
    Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations. The Russian foreign minister said, “it is now being seriously discussed along, of course, with security guarantees… there are absolutely specific formulations which in my view are close to an agreement.” Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, on March 15, said peace talks with […] The post Lavrov claims that Ukraine’s neutrality being discussed in negotiations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain.
    UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain. Russian troops have remained largely tied to Ukraine’s road network and have demonstrated a reluctance to conduct off-road maneuvers, according to the Ministry of Defense in an intelligence report released on March 16. The destruction […] The post UK Defense Intelligence: Russian forces are struggling to overcome the challenges posed by Ukraine’s terrain. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 500 civilians killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders.
    The true number of deaths could be much higher, the city’s emergency services agency said on Facebook. Emergency workers continue to scour the rubble of residential neighborhoods for more bodies, often under fire, the agency noted. The post At least 500 civilians killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    300,000 people trapped in besieged Mariupol face living hell
    When Mariupol journalist Artem Popov speaks about his hometown, it sounds like he has a lump in his throat. The southeastern city of Mariupol has turned into a front line of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine. It’s dangerous to move around the city because Russian warplanes are flying over Mariupol […] The post 300,000 people trapped in besieged Mariupol face living hell appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children.
    Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children. Over 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said on Facebook. The death toll could rise, as in the hottest spots and the temporarily occupied territories, it’s hardly possible […] The post Prosecutor General: Russia’s war kills 103 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire.
    Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire. According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, Russia fires on convoys of buses, settlements and evacuation points. On March 15, Russian forces seized an intensive care hospital in Mariupol, took 400 civilians hostage (patients and medical staff), and are currently firing from the hospital. Ukraine hasn’t received […] The post Vereshchuk: Russia grossly violates ceasefire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shrapnel hits residential building in Kyiv.
    A 12-story residential building in Kyiv’s central Shevchenkivsky district was hit early on March 16. Two people were injured and 37 evacuated, according to the State Emergency Service. The post Shrapnel hits residential building in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia is calling in military reinforcements from across the country.
    “Russia is increasingly seeking to generate additional troops to bolster and replace its personnel losses,” CNN reports quoting the U.K. Ministry of Defense assessment. According to them, Russia is struggling to conduct offensive operations in the face of “sustained Ukrainian resistance.” The post Russia is calling in military reinforcements from across the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia.
    Secretary of the Zaporizhzhia City Council Anatoliy Kurtev confirmed reports of explosion at the city’s railway station. The post Explosions reported in Zaporizhzhia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly suspends all exports to Russia except drugs for diabetes and cancer.
    The company stated that all sales from these drugs will go directly to humanitarian aid. The post Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly suspends all exports to Russia except drugs for diabetes and cancer. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russia and Vladimir Putin over war in Ukraine.
    The resolution also expresses support for probes into Russian war crimes in Ukraine in the International Criminal Court. The post US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russia and Vladimir Putin over war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Ukrainian military strikes number of Russian military helicopters at Kherson International Airport.
    According to new satellite images from Planet Labs, the strike set on fire, or destroyed, at least three helicopters and military vehicles stationed at the airport. The post CNN: Ukrainian military strikes number of Russian military helicopters at Kherson International Airport. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Family and fellow soldiers bid farewell to heroic colonel Gudz killed in Donbas
    BORYSPIL, KYIV OBLAST – About a hundred people gathered in a city memorial park to say their last goodbyes to an outstanding combat commander, colonel Valeriy Gudz, who had been killed in a battle near Russian-occupied Luhansk on March 12. Gudz, 51, had defended Ukraine from Russia’s army since the […] The post Family and fellow soldiers bid farewell to heroic colonel Gudz killed in Donbas appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine needs $565 billion to rebuild after Russia’s war.
    Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on March 15 that this preliminary figure would be at the expense of Ukraine’s partners and reparations from Russia. Ukraine’s government has already established a group to assess losses to the economy due to Russian aggression. The post Ukraine needs $565 billion to rebuild after Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in several major cities and oblasts.
    Sirens were activated in Cherkasy, Dnipro, Lviv, Kyiv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odesa, Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, and Khmelnytskyi Oblasts, as well as in the cities of Kyiv, Izyum, Kremenchuk, Bila Tserkva, Nikopol, Mykolaiv, Kyiv, Izmail, Odesa, Poltava, and the Kryve Ozero area. CNN reports that according to their team on the ground, loud explosions […] The post Air raid alerts go off in several major cities and oblasts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Blinken: There will be an independent Ukraine “a lot longer than there’s going to be a Vladimir Putin.”
    During an interview on CNN on March 15, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said that “one way or the other, Ukraine will be there and at some point Putin won’t.” The post Blinken: There will be an independent Ukraine “a lot longer than there’s going to be a Vladimir Putin.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Every minute, 55 Ukrainian children become refugees.
    “That is, a Ukrainian child has become a refugee almost every single second since the start of the war,” UNICEF wrote in a press release. In other words, on average 75,000 children have become refugees everyday since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine began on Feb. 24. The post UN: Every minute, 55 Ukrainian children become refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    China's internet regulator squeezes famously freewheeling Reddit-alike
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    Apple delivers desktop, mobile OS updates, patches dozens of security holes
    Plus: Face ID can recognize you with a mask on, kinda This week Apple released software revisions for its desktop, mobile, watch, and TV operating systems, along with application updates and security patches.…  ( 9 min )
    Kubernetes container runtime CRI-O has make-me-root flaw
    Cr8escape priv-escalation bug opens the door to cluster takeovers A vulnerability in the container runtime engine CRI-O can be exploited by a rogue user to gain root-level access on a host.…  ( 8 min )
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    What do psychedelic drugs do to our brains? AI could help us find out
    Psychedelic drugs have long been touted as possible treatments for mental-health disorders like depression and PTSD. But very little is really known about what these substances actually do to our brains—and it can be hard to find out. Understanding how they work could help unlock their potential. Some scientists are using AI to figure it…  ( 4 min )
    Make sustainable products, sell, repeat
    Few today won’t agree that sustainability is important not only to the future of the planet and society but to business practices as well. And approaches are evolving beyond designing products to be used as long as possible. “If we’re going to design a product or use a product, we’re thinking from the very first…  ( 24 min )
    The Download: The online volunteers hunting for war crimes in Ukraine
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The online volunteers hunting for war crimes in Ukraine Read the full version of this story. Like many people, Aeden felt helpless when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. He was a 23-year-old…  ( 4 min )
    The online volunteers hunting for war crimes in Ukraine
    Like many people, Aeden felt helpless when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. He was a 23-year-old based in the UK with no connection to the country, but he was good at open-source intelligence gathering, which involves scouring the web to collect publicly available data.  So he put his hand up to volunteer for investigation…  ( 6 min )
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    Kurz informiert: Meta-Bußgeld, Ebay-Klarna, Schulfach Informatik, Ingenuity
    Unser werktäglicher News-Überblick fasst die wichtigsten Nachrichten des Tages kurz und knapp zusammen.  ( 4 min )
    Telematik: Austausch von Konnektoren mit auslaufenden Zertifikaten
    Da die in Telematik-Konnektoren verbauten Schlüssel-Zertifikate ablaufen, müssen Arztpraxen die Geräte ab Herbst austauschen. Das dürfte Millionen kosten.  ( 4 min )
    Festplatten: HDDs mit 1,34 Zettabyte im Jahr 2021 verkauft
    PCs verwenden immer häufiger SSDs – das spiegelt sich in den Verkaufszahlen wider. Trotzdem stieg die Kapazität aller verkauften HDDs auf 1,34 Zettabyte.  ( 3 min )
    Nach Kritiksturm: Strava speichert wieder alle Aktivitäten in Apple Health
    Der plötzliche Funktionsverlust sorgte für Verärgerung bei iPhone- und Apple-Watch-Nutzern. Nun will Strava Aktivitäten aus Dritt-Apps wieder in Health sichern.  ( 4 min )
    Entwicklungsumgebung Eclipse 2022-03: Verbesserungen bei Java, Maven und Git
    Das neue Quartalsrelease der Eclipse IDE bringt Lambda-Breakpoints, Integration von Gitea-Pull-Requests und Anbindung an Java 18 zum Nachinstallieren.  ( 4 min )
    Spenden für Geflüchtete: Die App "WasWohin" soll helfen
    Immer mehr Menschen fliehen vor dem Krieg in der Ukraine. Die Hilfsbereitschaft ist groß, die App "WasWohin" soll helfen, Spenden lokal zu koordinieren.  ( 4 min )
    100 Tage Ampelregierung: Open-Source-Befürworter sind schwer enttäuscht
    Die OSB Alliance und die Free Software Foundation Europe monieren, dass die Ampel Versprechen nicht umsetze und etwa bei der Cloud Abhängigkeiten zementiere.  ( 4 min )
    iPhone-App-Entwicklung: Xcode 13 und iOS-15-SDK bald Pflicht
    Ab Ende April akzeptiert der App Store nur noch Apps, die mit Xcode 13 erstellt wurden. Apple ruft zur Integration von iOS-15-Funktionen auf.  ( 4 min )
    Schweiz: Virtuelle Parlamentssitzungen sollen möglich werden
    Künftig sollen auch online abgehaltene Ratssitzungen des Schweizer Parlaments möglich sein, falls Notlagen dies erfordern. Das hat der Nationalrat entschieden.  ( 4 min )
    Entwicklungsumgebung RAD Studio 11.1 setzt auf Usability und Stabilität
    Das britische Unternehmen Embarcadero erlaubt mit dem Update die Nutzung der IDE mit Remote Desktop und führt eine neue Nachrichtenansicht für Warnhinweise ein.  ( 4 min )
    GitHub Enterprise Server 3.4 legt den Fokus auf Sicherheit und Geschwindigkeit
    Die finale Version des GitHub Enterprise Server 3.4 bringt wiederverwendbare Workflows und aktualisiert das Security-Werkzeug Dependabot.  ( 4 min )
    NetzDG: Google und Meta legen Beschwerde beim Oberverwaltungsgericht ein
    Der Streit über das Netzwerkdurchsetzungsgesetz geht weiter: Google und Meta haben Beschwerde gegen Eil-Entscheidungen des Verwaltungsgerichts Köln eingelegt.  ( 3 min )
    US-Behörden CISA und NSA aktualisieren Katalog zur Kubernetes-Absicherung
    Wer Container-Umgebungen mit Kubernetes managet, bekommt nun noch mehr Tipps, um Systeme vor Attacken abzusichern.  ( 3 min )
    Firefox-Update entfernt Yandex und Mail.ru als Standard-Suchmaschinen
    Mozilla Firefox hat per Update die russischen Suchmaschinen Yandex und Mail.ru als Standard-Suchmaschinen entfernt. Im Browser sind sie weiterhin aufrufbar.  ( 3 min )
    Oracle: Enterprise-Dienste "räumen mit den Irrtümern über die Public Cloud auf"
    Elf Dienste von Oracle Cloud Infrastructure sollen den Cloud-Einstieg flexibler und niedrigschwelliger machen, um "die Vorteile der Cloud voll auszuschöpfen".  ( 4 min )
    Datenschutz: europäische Richtlinien gegen "Dark Patterns"
    Der Europäische Datenschutzausschuss (EDSA) hat Empfehlungen zum Schutz von Social-Media-Anwendern vor dem Missbrauch ihrer persönlichen Daten verabschiedet.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Angreifer könnten Schadcode durch pfSense-Firewall schieben
    Mehrere Schwachstellen gefährden Systeme mit der Firewall-Distribution pfSense.  ( 3 min )
    Kaspersky zur Warnung des BSI: "Beruht nicht auf technischer Bewertung"
    Der russische Hersteller von Sicherheits- und Antivirensoftware sieht in der Warnung des BSI vor seiner Software eine politische Entscheidung.  ( 3 min )
    ClockworkPi DevTerm R-01: Tastaturcomputer mit RISC-V-Prozessor
    Ein kompletter PC samt Tastatur und Trackball in einem Bausatz: ClockworkPi bietet den DevTerm jetzt auch in einer Version mit RISC-V- statt ARM-CPU an.  ( 3 min )
    Codeformatierungstool Prettier 2.6 setzt Attribute auf Wunsch zeilenweise
    Neben einer neuen Option, um Attribute in HTML und JSX jeweils in eigenen Zeilen zu formatieren, gibt es zahlreiche kleine Anpassungen für JavaScript-Code.  ( 4 min )
    Programmiersprache Go 1.18 ermöglicht generische Programmierung
    Das Go-Team führt Generics ein – ein Feature, was in anderen Sprachen bereits vorhanden ist. Zudem ist das Schreiben Fuzzing-basierter Tests möglich.  ( 4 min )
    Hannover Messe: Vermittlerin zwischen Energiekrise und Klimaschutz
    Der Ukraine-Krieg hat die Sorge vor einem Energie-Engpass angefacht. Die Hannover Messe will Politik und Wirtschaft für die Energiewende zusammenbringen.  ( 4 min )
    Nach sieben Jahren Beta: Google Domains offiziell und in Deutschland verfügbar
    Ab sofort können Kunden aus 26 Ländern Googles Domainregistrierungsdienst nutzen. Gestartet war der bereits 2015, kam aber lange nicht aus der Beta raus.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Sonderheft c't @work: Fit für den neuen Arbeitsalltag
    Die Pandemie geht, neue Arbeitsprozesse bleiben. Mit unserem Sonderheft c't @work schaffen Sie locker den Spagat zwischen Homeoffice und Büro.  ( 4 min )
    Saarland: Leitlinien für das Schul-Pflichtfach Informatik vorgestellt
    Im Schuljahr 2023/24 soll es im Saarland mit dem Pflichtfach Informatik losgehen. Das Fach soll Grundkompetenzen vermitteln und nah an der Lebensrealität sein.  ( 4 min )
    eBay und Klarna kooperieren für weitere Zahlungsoptionen
    Das Auktionshaus eBay und Klarna starten eine Zusammenarbeit, um Kunden in Deutschland die Bezahloptionen "Kauf auf Rechnung" und "Ratenkauf" anzubieten.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitslücke: Präparierte TLS-Zertifikate können OpenSSL-Systeme gefährden
    Angreifer könnten Clients und Server mit präparierten TLS-Zertifikaten auf Basis von elliptischen Kurven lahmlegen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Schadcode-Schlupflöcher in Dell-BIOS
    Angreifer könnten Dell-Computer attackieren und im schlimmsten Fall die volle Kontrolle über Geräte erlangen.  ( 3 min )
    heise meets…. "Future Angst" hemmt – Zukunftstrendfreude befreit
    Das aktuelle Buch "Future Angst" von Dr. Mario Herger regt zum Nachdenken an und lädt zu Perspektivwechseln ein. Die "gute alte Zeit" gab es nie.  ( 5 min )
    GPT-3 überflügeln: Quellcode des KI-Modells MAGMA steht auf GitHub
    Aleph Alpha stellt wesentliche Teile des multimodalen KI-Modells der Community zur Verfügung – MAGMA kann Bilder und Text in beliebiger Kombination verarbeiten.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Security-Konferenz secIT 2022: Cyberwar und kritische Infrastrukturen
    Auf der secIT 2022 bekommen Admins, Datenschutzbeauftragte und IT-Sicherheitsverantwortliche hilfreiche Informationen für ihren Alltag vermittelt.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Exchange Online – Funktionen, Administration, Praxistipps: Das Webinar von Heise
    Am 11. Mai lernen Admins, wie die Administration von Exchange Online funktioniert. Wer gleich die gesamte Webinar-Serie bucht, spart ordentlich Geld.  ( 4 min )
    Datenschutzverletzungen: Irland verhängt 17 Millionen Euro Bußgeld gegen Meta
    Die irische Datenschutzbehörde bestraft Meta erneut. Facebook konnte seine Datenschutzmaßnahmen nicht nachweisen.  ( 3 min )
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    New "B1txor20" Linux Botnet Uses DNS Tunnel and Exploits Log4J Flaw
    A previously undocumented backdoor has been observed targeting Linux systems with the goal of corralling the machines into a botnet and acting as a conduit for downloading and installing rootkits. Qihoo 360's Netlab security team called it B1txor20 "based on its propagation using the file name 'b1t,' the XOR encryption algorithm, and the RC4 algorithm key length of 20 bytes."  ( 3 min )
    New Infinite Loop Bug in OpenSSL Could Let Attackers Crash Remote Servers
    The maintainers of OpenSSL have shipped patches to resolve a high-severity security flaw in its software library that could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition when parsing certificates. Tracked as CVE-2022-0778 (CVSS score: 7.5), the issue stems from parsing a malformed certificate with invalid explicit elliptic-curve parameters, resulting in what's called an "infinite loop." The flaw  ( 3 min )
    FBI, CISA Warn of Russian Hackers Exploiting MFA and PrintNightmare Bug
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a joint advisory warning that Russia-backed threat actors hacked the network of an unnamed non-governmental entity by exploiting a combination of flaws. "As early as May 2021, Russian state-sponsored cyber actors took advantage of a misconfigured account set to default [  ( 3 min )
    Unpatched RCE Bug in dompdf Project Affects HTML to PDF Converters
    Researchers have disclosed an unpatched security vulnerability in "dompdf," a PHP-based HTML to PDF converter, that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution in certain configurations. "By injecting CSS into the data processed by dompdf, it can be tricked into storing a malicious font with a .php file extension in its font cache, which can later be executed by accessing it  ( 3 min )
    Build Your 2022 Cybersecurity Plan With This Free PPT Template
    The end of the year is coming, and it's time for security decision-makers to make plans for 2022 and get management approval. Typically, this entails making a solid case regarding why current resources, while yielding significant value, need to be reallocated and enhanced. The Definitive 2022 Security Plan PPT Template is built to simplify this task, providing security decision-makers with an  ( 4 min )
    German Government Warns Against Using Russia's Kaspersky Antivirus Software
    Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on Tuesday responded to an advisory released by Germany's Federal Office of Information Security (BSI) against using the company's security solutions in the country over "doubts about the reliability of the manufacturer." Calling that the decision was made on "political grounds," the company said it will "continue to assure our partners and customers of the  ( 3 min )
    Multiple Flaws Uncovered in ClickHouse OLAP Database System for Big Data
    Researchers have disclosed seven new security vulnerabilities in an open-source database management system solution called ClickHouse that could be weaponized to crash the servers, leak memory contents, and even lead to the execution of arbitrary code. "The vulnerabilities require authentication, but can be triggered by any user with read permissions," Uriya Yavnieli and Or Peles, researchers  ( 3 min )
    Facebook Hit With $18.6 Million GDPR Fine Over 12 Data Breaches in 2018
    The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) on Tuesday slapped Facebook and WhatsApp owner Meta Platforms a fine of €17 million (~$18.6 million) for a series of security lapses that occurred in violation of the European Union's GDPR laws in the region. "The DPC found that Meta Platforms failed to have in place appropriate technical and organizational measures which would enable it to readily  ( 3 min )
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    Sicherheitsupdates: Angreifer könnten Schadcode durch pfSense-Firewall schieben
    Mehrere Schwachstellen gefährden Systeme mit der Firewall-Distribution pfSense.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitslücke: Präparierte TLS-Zertifikate können OpenSSL-Systeme gefährden
    Angreifer könnten Clients und Server mit präparierten TLS-Zertifikaten auf Basis von elliptischen Kurven lahmlegen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates: Schadcode-Schlupflöcher in Dell-BIOS
    Angreifer könnten Dell-Computer attackieren und im schlimmsten Fall die volle Kontrolle über Geräte erlangen.  ( 3 min )
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    Claymorphism: Will It Stick Around?
    This fresh new design trend has been picking up steam with the rising popularity of colorful inflated 3D graphics in web illustrations and with the latest Virtual Reality projects like “Horizon Worlds”. Let’s see if there is room for Claymorphism on the UI, and how we can create this effect with CSS.  ( 9 min )

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    20 days of Russia’s war in Ukraine in photos
    It is widely believed that Russian leadership expected its all-out invasion of Ukraine to succeed within days. Twenty days later, Ukraine still stands, and Russia has no major victories to claim. It seized only one large city and regional center, Kherson in southern Ukraine. To force Ukraine to surrender, Russia […] The post 20 days of Russia’s war in Ukraine in photos appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 3 min )
    Orban: Hungary won’t support Ukraine with weapons, stays out of war.
    Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, a longtime Putin supporter, said that the country “must stay out of this war” during the rally of his supporters. The post Orban: Hungary won’t support Ukraine with weapons, stays out of war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    PACE expels Russia from Council of Europe, calls to provide Ukraine with air defense.
    Hours before the vote, Russia said it moved to stop its membership. The Council of Europe will keep supporting Russian non-governmental organizations opposing the country’s dictatorship regime. The post PACE expels Russia from Council of Europe, calls to provide Ukraine with air defense. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians kidnap activist who organized anti-Russian protest in occupied Berdyansk.
    Vitaly Shevchenko, director of a local travel agency, was captured at a local cafe in Berdyansk after the protest, eyewitnesses told local media. The occupiers also detained several other participants of the rally. The post Russians kidnap activist who organized anti-Russian protest in occupied Berdyansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny predicts Russia’s collapse due to war.
    During his court hearing, the politician said that the invasion of Ukraine was planned by a “group of crazy old men.” Navalny, who faces up to 13 years in prison, said that he’d rather be “a free man” in prison than “Putin’s servant.” The post Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny predicts Russia’s collapse due to war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU imposes fourth package of sanctions, including on 15 Russian individuals.
    New sanctions include freezing the assets and imposing a travel ban on oligarchs Roman Abramovich, German Khan, steel tycoon Viktor Rashnikov, the head of state-controlled TV Channel One Konstantin Ernst, and propagandist Dmitry Kulikov. The post EU imposes fourth package of sanctions, including on 15 Russian individuals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden signs bill providing $13.6 billion to Ukraine.
    The package includes emergency military and humanitarian assistance. The post Biden signs bill providing $13.6 billion to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian warships shell Ukrainian coast in Odesa Oblast.
    Two people have been injured, according to Odesa authorities. Satellite images showed 14 ships of the Russian fleet sailing towards the city of Odesa on March 15, among them a 120-meter landing ship Pyotr Morgunov of Russia’s northern fleet. The post Russian warships shell Ukrainian coast in Odesa Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine extends martial law for another month.
    The Verkhovna Rada has prolonged the martial law until April 25, from the initial end date of March 26. Lawmakers also approved a package of 21 bills related to the martial law and the war. The post Ukraine extends martial law for another month. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia announces leaving the Council of Europe, hours before its expected expulsion.
    It means that Russian citizens will not be able to bring cases to the European Court of Human Rights, and the Russian government can re-introduce the death penalty. The post Russia announces leaving the Council of Europe, hours before its expected expulsion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bans Justin Trudeau and over 300 Canadians from entering the country.
    The list includes Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie, Defense Minister Anita Anand, and almost all MPs. The move was a reaction to Canada’s support of Ukraine. The post Russia bans Justin Trudeau and over 300 Canadians from entering the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv.
    Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv. According to Oleh Sinegubov, the head of Kharkiv regional administration, Russian troops suffered significant losses and were forced to retreat from their previous position.  The post Sinegubov: Ukraine’s military repel Russian occupiers assault on Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration.
    Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration. Oleksiy Kuleba will assist the military leadership, while Eduard Moskalyov will replace Pavliuk at the head of Ukraine’s military. The post Zelensky appoints Joint Forces Commander Oleksandr Pavliuk at the head of Kyiv Regional Military Administration. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing.
    Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing. The team was reporting in Horenka, outside of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, with correspondent Benjamin Hall. Hall was injured in the attack and has been hospitalized. The post Ukrainian journalist Aleksandra Kurshynova and Fox news cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski killed by Russian forces’ artillery firing. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Kyrylenko: Russian occupiers take intensive care hospital staff and patients hostage in Mariupol.
    The post Head of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration Kyrylenko: Russian occupiers take intensive care hospital staff and patients hostage in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy.
    Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy. President Volodymyr Zelensky told representatives of the Joint Expeditionary Force, a UK-led expeditionary task force, that Ukraine needs “new formats of cooperation.” “And if we cannot enter the open door, we must cooperate with communities that will help us and […] The post Zelensky believes Ukraine will not enter NATO despite ‘open door’ policy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov.
    Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov. Dmitry  Bezborodov, a Rosgvardia battalion commander from Saratov, was killed in Ukraine on March 12. The post Ukraine’s military kills Russian commander Bezborodov. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation.
    Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation. The curfew in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17.  The post Klitschko: Curfew extended in Kyiv due to potential escalation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate.
    Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate. Ex-lawmaker Ilya Kiva from the pro-Kremlin Opposition Platform-For Life parroted elements of the Kremlin’s propaganda on Feb. 24, when Russia attacked Ukraine, saying “Ukrainian people need liberation”. Several deputies from the same party also announced on March 15 that they would leave the faction, […] The post Verkhona Rada strips Kiva from lawmaker mandate. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 17 rescuers killed since the beginning of Russia’s war on Feb. 24.
    32 were injured and one rescuer has been captured by Russian occupiers, according to Hennadiy Herasymchuk, a colonel at the State Emergency Service. The post State Emergency Service: 17 rescuers killed since the beginning of Russia’s war on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Vereshchuk: Evacuation corridor in Mariupol didn’t start yet.
    The post Vereshchuk: Evacuation corridor in Mariupol didn’t start yet. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million.
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million. According to UN spokesperson Paul Dillon, the number includes over 1.4 million children and about 157,000 foreign nationals living in Ukraine. The post UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 3 million. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv.
    Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. A Russian airstrike hit a 16-story residential building in western Kyiv on the night of March 15. As a result of shelling, a fire broke out in the premises. Russian shells also hit a residential building in the Podilskyi district, […] The post Klitschko: 4 people killed by Russian airstrike in Sviatoshynskyi district of Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    LEGO retailer raised over $16,000 to support Ukraine selling Zelensky, Molotov cocktails minifigures.
    In a one-day fundraiser on March 5, Citizen Brick, a Chicago-based LEGO retailer, sold minifigures of President Volodymyr Zelensky ($100) and Molotov cocktails ($10) raising $16,540 to support Ukraine. Citizen Brick has already donated the funds to the U.S. charity Direct Relief to bring medical supplies to Ukraine.  The post LEGO retailer raised over $16,000 to support Ukraine selling Zelensky, Molotov cocktails minifigures. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ombudsman: 3 journalists killed during Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine.
    Three journalists were killed in Mykolaiv, Kyiv, and Irpin, according to Lyudmyla Denisova. Many journalists have been deliberately injured by the Russian forces since Feb. 24, she said. The post Ombudsman: 3 journalists killed during Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 97 Ukrainian children.
    Over 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General’s Office reported. At least five children die under shelling every day. The post Russia’s war kills 97 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia plans mass logging of Ukrainian forests.
    Ukraine’s military intelligence published a letter allegedly written by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu asking for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s permission to start mass logging of Ukrainian forests. The wood would be sold, and the money would go for the Russian army. “All forests in the temporarily occupied territories are […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia plans mass logging of Ukrainian forests. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Local authorities cry for help in Izium, saying there’s humanitarian crisis.
    Volodymyr Matsokin, deputy mayor of Izium, said that residents were left without electricity, water, medicine, and food. The city in Kharkiv Oblast has been under siege for two weeks. According to local deputy Max Strel, Russians have been blocking humanitarian aid delivery and evacuation of civilians for the last three […] The post Local authorities cry for help in Izium, saying there’s humanitarian crisis. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian missiles damage airport in Dnipro.
    Two missiles hit the Dnipro airport on the night of March 15, destroying a runway and damaging a terminal, according to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Governor Valentyn Reznichenko. The post Russian missiles damage airport in Dnipro. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Polish, Czech, Slovenian prime ministers to visit Kyiv on March 15.
    Poland’s Mateusz Moravetsky, Czech Republic’s Petr Fiala, and Slovenia’s Janez Jansa will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. “The purpose of the visit is to confirm the unequivocal support of the entire European Union for the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and to present a broad […] The post Polish, Czech, Slovenian prime ministers to visit Kyiv on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    New curfew in Kyiv will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17.
    Residents will only be allowed to go outside to head to bomb shelters, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. The post New curfew in Kyiv will last from 8 p.m. on March 15 until 7 a.m. on March 17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Emergency Service: 7 people found dead under rubbles in Kharkiv.
    Russian forces have intensified shelling of Kharkiv, a regional capital in eastern Ukraine, on March 14, leading to multiple damages and a large fire in the city’s northwestern Kholodnohirskyi district. The post State Emergency Service: 7 people found dead under rubbles in Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrzaliznytsia to nationalize Russian freight wagons in Ukraine.
    According to Oleksandr Kamyshin, the acting head of the state railway operator Ukrzaliznytsia, there are currently 15,000 Russian freight wagons in Ukraine. Ukrzaliznytsia plans to nationalize them under the recently adopted law allowing the seizure of Russian property in Ukraine. The post Ukrzaliznytsia to nationalize Russian freight wagons in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    19 killed, 9 injured in Russia’s attack on TV tower in Rivne.
    According to Rivne Oblast Governor Vitalii Koval, there might be more victims, as the rescuers are still working at the scene. The missile strike happened in the early morning of March 14 in Rivne, a regional capital in northwestern Ukraine. The post 19 killed, 9 injured in Russia’s attack on TV tower in Rivne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 13,500 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 15, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,279 armored personnel carriers, 640 vehicles, 404 tanks, 150 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 64 multiple launch rocket systems, 95 helicopters, 81 aircraft, 36 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 9 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 13,500 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Four people killed following Russian attack in Rubizhne.
    Serhiy Haidai, the governor of Luhansk Oblast, said on March 15 that Russian forces destroyed three school buildings along with a boarding school for visually impaired children and a hospital in Rubizhne, a city in Luhansk Oblast. The post Four people killed following Russian attack in Rubizhne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians in Hostomel.
    According to National Police, the first 10 buses of evacuees safely left the town, when Russians opened fire on the next four buses. One woman was killed, two man injured as a result of attack. The post Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians in Hostomel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shock wave damages facade of the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv early on March 15.
    The station will be closed for transit users until repairs can be affected. The post Shock wave damages facade of the Lukyanivska metro station in Kyiv early on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Apartment building in Kyiv on fire after Russian overnight shelling.
    The fire was put out by 6:51 a.m., according to the State Emergency Service. One person has been hospitalized. The post Apartment building in Kyiv on fire after Russian overnight shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japan freezes assets of additional 17 Russian oligarchs, government officials.
    Among those sanctioned are Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, family members of Russian banker Yuri Kovalchuk, and 11 members of the Russian Duma. As of March 14, Japan has placed sanctions on 61 Russians. The post Japan freezes assets of additional 17 Russian oligarchs, government officials. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine evacuates over 2,000 vulnerable children.
    As of March 14, the Ukrainian Ministry of Social Policy reports that the children were evacuated from social welfare institutions and orphanages. 60 foster families with 155 children were evacuated as well. However, an estimated 859 children from similar situations have yet to be evacuated. The post Ukraine evacuates over 2,000 vulnerable children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China requests talks between Europe, Russia.
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the request on a phone call with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares on March 14, according to Chinese state media. The reason cited was to “set up a balanced, effective and sustainable European security framework.” The post China requests talks between Europe, Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Biden to meet with NATO leaders as early as next week.
    According to sources familiar with the situation, an extraordinary session may be scheduled for March 23 amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The post Reuters: Biden to meet with NATO leaders as early as next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian soldiers in Trostyanets take residents to fake evacuation corridors, remove their cellphones, and use them as human shields.
    Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of Sumy Oblast, said on March 14 that Russian forces have also prevented the restoration of electricity and the supply of humanitarian aid to the area. The post Russian soldiers in Trostyanets take residents to fake evacuation corridors, remove their cellphones, and use them as human shields. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky submits a bill to extend martial law for another month.
    The Ukrainian Parliament stated on March 14 that the proposed extension will start from March 26. The post Zelensky submits a bill to extend martial law for another month. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia has fired over 900 missiles against Ukraine.
    The announcement was made by a senior U.S. Department of Defense official during a closed-door briefing on March 14. The post Russia has fired over 900 missiles against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Heavy explosions reported in Kyiv early on March 15.
    The post Heavy explosions reported in Kyiv early on March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 42% of small businesses in Ukraine have ceased operations.
    According to a survey by the European Business Association, 42% of small businesses have closed, 31% have temporarily suspended work, and only 13% have managed to continue full, unrestricted operations as of March 14. The survey also notes that an estimated 51% of respondents intend to use the state-provided finance […] The post At least 42% of small businesses in Ukraine have ceased operations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    False information surrounding death toll in Mariupol circulates online.
    Mariupol City Council has confirmed that around 2,357 people in the city have died as a result of Russian aggression as of March 14, and that all other estimates are false. The post False information surrounding death toll in Mariupol circulates online. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    The Pentagon believes Ukrainian army skillfully defends its airspace.
    Ukrinform news agency, citing U.S. Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby, reports that Ukraine keeps preventing Russian advantage in the sky. The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had downed 4 additional Russian helicopters and 1 plane on March 14. The post The Pentagon believes Ukrainian army skillfully defends its airspace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fox News reporter injured while covering the war in Ukraine.
    Fox News reports that its correspondent Benjamin Hall was injured near Kyiv on March 14, although the network is awaiting updates on his condition. He has been hospitalized. The post Fox News reporter injured while covering the war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    21,500 new Airbnb hosts offer homes to Ukrainians.
    As of March 14, an estimated 14,000 listings are located in Europe, while 4,000 are in the U.S. Airbnb has also reportedly dedicated $37.6 million to support Ukrainians. The post 21,500 new Airbnb hosts offer homes to Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 40,000 Syrians have registered to fight for Russia against Ukraine.
    The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a non-governmental group, reported that more than 40,000 Syrian fighters have registered to go to Ukraine to fight, following Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s call for foreign “volunteers” to join Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. No Syrian fighters have left the country as of March […] The post Over 40,000 Syrians have registered to fight for Russia against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Russia requests ready-to-eat meals from China to feed troops.
    As of March 14, it is still unclear whether China intends to provide Russia with any assistance. According to CNN, this move “raises questions about the fundamental readiness of the Russian military.” The post CNN: Russia requests ready-to-eat meals from China to feed troops. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Romania identifies Orlan-10 drone in its airspace.
    Days after a Russian drone crashed in Croatia, Romania has reported that a Russian Orlan-10 aerial drone was spotted in its airspace. An investigation is underway to determine the origins and the operator of the drone. The post Romania identifies Orlan-10 drone in its airspace. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Retired US Army General believes Russia will exhaust ability to fight within ten days.
    Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. Army in Europe, told CBS News that Russia is running out of time, ammunition and manpower as a “quick operation” turned into a war of attrition. The post Retired US Army General believes Russia will exhaust ability to fight within ten days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China insists it’s ‘not a party’ in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
    Despite previous news reports suggesting China was preparing to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi insisted that his country was “not a party” to the war during a phone call with Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares, according to Chinese state press agency Xinhua. The post China insists it’s ‘not a party’ in Russia’s war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,761 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24.
    The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said that as of midnight on March 13, there were 636 killed and 1,125 injured civilians. Most of the recorded casualties were caused by the use of explosive weapons, including shelling from heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems. The post UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,761 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk.
    Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Russian forces took abducted mayor Ivan Fedorov to Russian-occupied Luhansk, where he is being accused of “terrorism.” The post Kidnapped mayor of Melitopol taken to Luhansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses.
    EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended the license of dozens of Russian airlines. European countrie swill no longer be able provide technical assistance to these flights, and Russian aviation products and parts are no longer certified. The move affects major Russian airlines such […] The post EU revokes Russian airlines’ licenses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv.
    Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv. In a video address posted on Facebook, Kharkiv Governor Oleh Synyehubov claimed that Kharkiv had been hit by long-range Iskander rockets fired from the territory of the Russian Federation. The official urged citizens to pay attention to air raid sirens. The post Synyehubov: Russian forces use Iskander missiles against Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
  • Open

    Dozens of ransomware variants used in 722 attacks over 3 months
    The ransomware space was very active in the last quarter of 2021, with threat analysts observing 722 distinct attacks deploying 34 different variants. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FBI warns of MFA flaw used by state hackers for lateral movement
    The FBI says Russian state-backed hackers gained access to a non-governmental organization (NGO) cloud after enrolling their own device in the organization's Duo MFA following the exploitation of misconfigured default multifactor authentication (MFA) protocols. [...]  ( 3 min )
    New Linux botnet exploits Log4J, uses DNS tunneling for comms
    A recently discovered botnet under active development targets Linux systems, attempting to ensnare them into an army of bots ready to steal sensitive info, installing rootkits, creating reverse shells, and acting as web traffic proxies. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Android trojan persists on the Google Play Store since January
    Security researchers tracking the mobile app ecosystem have noticed a recent spike in trojan infiltration on the Google Play Store, with one of the apps having over 500,000 installs. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FTC to fine CafePress for cover up of massive data breach
    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to slap the former owner of the CafePress custom t-shirt and merchandise site with a $500,000 fine for failing to secure its users' data and attempting to cover up a significant data breach impacting millions. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russia faces IT crisis with just two months of data storage left
    Russia faces a critical IT storage crisis after Western cloud providers pulled out of the country, leaving Russia with only two more months before they run out of data storage. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Massive phishing campaign uses 500+ domains to steal credentials
    Large-scale phishing activity using hundreds of domains to steal credentials for Naver, a Google-like online platform in South Korea, shows infrastructure overlaps linked to the TrickBot botnet. [...]  ( 4 min )
    German government advises against using Kaspersky antivirus
    BSI, the federal cybersecurity authority in Germany, has issued a public statement to warn critical entities in the country against using Kaspersky antivirus software products. [...]  ( 6 min )
    Mozilla Firefox removes Russian search providers over misinformation concerns
    Mozilla has removed the Yandex Search, Mail.ru, and OK.ru default search providers from the Firefox browser over reports of state-sponsored content favored in search results. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Mozilla Firefox removes Yandex, Mail.ru search over misinformation concerns
    Mozilla has removed the Yandex Search, Mail.ru, and OK.ru default search providers from the Firefox browser over reports of state-sponsored content favored in search results. [...]  ( 3 min )
  • Open

    OpenSSL patches crash-me bug triggered by rogue certs
    Bad data can throw vulnerable apps and services for an infinite loop A bug in OpenSSL certificate parsing leaves systems open to denial-of-service attacks from anyone wielding an explicit curve. …  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft Azure DevOps revives TLS 1.0/1.1 with rollback
    Planned deprecation didn't go as planned, cloud biz aims to try again at the end of March Microsoft's Azure DevOps team has undone the deprecation of outdated Transport Layer Security (TLS) that occurred at the end of January because of unspecified "unexpected issues" that arose following the change.…  ( 8 min )
    SentinelOne pays $617m for identity biz Attivo Networks
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    UK Supreme Court snubs Julian Assange's anti-extradition bid
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    Huge DDoS attack temporarily kicks Israeli government sites offline
    A state of emergency is declared as officials assess the damage and look for culprits A massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack forced Israeli officials Monday to temporarily take down several government websites and to declare a state of online emergency to assess the damage and begin investigating who was behind the incident.…  ( 8 min )
    Vultr aims at the big clouds with new virtual machines
    Rolls out first Epyc products the same week Google announces cloud infra price rise Cloud hosting provider Vultr has expanded its portfolio of cloud infrastructure with an new range of high-performance virtual machine instances, including its first products based on AMD Epyc processors, all with NVMe SSD storage.…  ( 8 min )
    AMD unveils first CPU with 3D V-Cache tech, cheaper Ryzens
    Sub-$299 Zen 3 desktop chips throw wrench into Intel wheelhouse AMD is doling out a handful of new Ryzen desktop processors, including the first to use the chip designer's 3D die stacking technology.…  ( 9 min )
    Germany advises citizens to uninstall Kaspersky antivirus
    Nation's cybersecurity agency has doubts about Russian firm's reliability Germany's BSI federal cybersecurity agency has warned the country's citizens not to install Russian-owned Kaspersky antivirus, saying it has "doubts about the reliability of the manufacturer."…  ( 9 min )
    Intel to funnel €17bn into mega-chip factory in Germany
    Plus expands manufacturing in Ireland, R&D, packaging in France, Spain, Italy and Poland Intel has laid down its grand plans to build new chip factories in Europe, which will start with a €17bn mega-site in the city of Magdeburg, Germany.…  ( 10 min )
    Russian demand for VPNs skyrockets by 2,692%
    Virtual iron curtains are a lot harder to keep free of holes Research by Top10VPN, which regularly publishes data on virtual private newtork (VPN) usage around the world, has highlighted unprecedented demand in Russia and Ukraine.…  ( 7 min )
    Telecoms growth forecast for 2022 may be optimistic
    Analyst view: 4Q21 drop plus strains from war mean component shortages drag on The telecoms kit market had a good 2021 with revenues close to $100bn, up more than 20 percent since 2017, but growth is now slowing, according to analyst Dell'Oro Group. Huawei is also starting to feel the effect of sanctions, but still leads the global market by a fair margin.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft slides ads into Windows Insiders' File Explorer
    Users have become accustomed to seeing more plugs in the OS, but this may be a step too far Microsoft appears to be experimenting with more adverts in Windows 11 after eagle-eyed Insider users spotted helpful hints turning up in File Explorer.…  ( 8 min )
    Research finds data poisoning can't beat facial recognition
    It turns out all you have to do is wait for someone to code an antidote If there was ever a reason to think data poisoning could fool facial recognition software, a recently published paper showed that reasoning is bunk.…  ( 8 min )
    UK criminal defense lawyer hadn't patched when ransomware hit
    Brit solicitor fined after admitting it took 5 months to install critical update Criminal defense law firm Tuckers Solicitors is facing a fine from the UK's data watchdog for failing to properly secure data that included information on case proceedings which was scooped up in a ransomware attack in 2020.…  ( 9 min )
    Startups bag billions to fill gaps left by chip world giants
    Not every hole is x86, CUDA, or Arm shaped Venture capitalists funneled billions into semiconductor startups in 2021, we're told, targeting designers of machine-learning technologies that fulfill specific or niche needs.…  ( 9 min )
    Nominet suspends 'single digit' number of Russian dot-UK domain registrars
    Does not wish to 'profit' from 'commercial arrangements' in Russia Nominet, the dot-UK domain registrar, has announced that it will suspend services for Russian web domain registrars – and the British government says it "welcomes" the action.…  ( 8 min )
    IBM Cloudant pulls plan to fund new foundational layer for CouchDB
    Apache project mulls options for next big upgrade as Big Blue focuses on 3.x iterations The IBM Cloudant software team has decided to pull the plug on its push to create a new database engine underlying Apache CouchDB, the NoSQL document store used by the BBC, Apple and atomic research facility CERN.…  ( 8 min )
    IBM Cloudant pulls plan to fund new foundational layer for CouchDB
    Apache project mulls options for next big upgrade as Big Blue focuses on 3.x iterations The IBM Cloudant software team has decided to pull the plug on its push to create a new database engine underlying Apache CouchDB, the NoSQL document store used by the BBC, Apple and atomic research facility CERN.…  ( 8 min )
    Arch Linux turns 20: Small, simple, great documentation
    DIY distro might not be the best place to start, but you'll learn buckets using it Arch Linux, arguably the most widely known rolling-release distribution, just celebrated its 20th anniversary. The project has commemorated its first public release, 0.1, with a snapshot of its original homepage.…  ( 10 min )
    Pioneer 10 turns 50: Remembering humankind's first jaunt to Jupiter
    We sent it off 'to tweak a dragon's tail, and it did that and more' Feature  We might be nearing the 50th anniversary of the last Apollo Moon landing, but spare a thought for NASA's Pioneer missions. Pioneer 10, the first mission to the outer planets, was launched 50 years ago this month.…  ( 11 min )
    Another data-leaking Spectre bug found, smashes Intel, Arm defenses
    Your processor design fell off the vulnerability tree and hit every branch on the way down Analysis  Intel this month published an advisory to address a novel Spectre v2 vulnerability in its processors that can be exploited by malware to steal data from memory that should otherwise be off limits.…  ( 11 min )
    Think tank: US will need to import semiconductor talent to fill new factories
    Engineers at TSMC and Samsung look pretty good, so make sure they can get visas The United States should hire more foreign talent and remove some visa barriers as part of a multi-pronged approach to secure its chip industry and supply chain, said a research analyst from the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) – a security and emerging technology policy think tank.…  ( 10 min )
    Apple, Google urge monopoly watchdog to leave them alone
    Competitors and web developers would prefer to see mobile market rules rewritten Apple and Google have defended their business practices in letters to the UK Competition & Markets Authority, while rival companies and third-party developers continue to push for mobile market reforms.…  ( 10 min )
    NASA in 'serious jeopardy' due to big black hole in security
    Auditor finds space agency defends Classified info well, isn't paying attention to valuable Unclassified data An audit of NASA's infosec preparedness against insider threats has warned it faces "serious jeopardy to operations" due to lack of protection for Unclassified information.…  ( 8 min )
    Arm to drop up to 15 percent of staff – about 1,000 people
    Move along, nothing to see here, totally not slimming down ahead of IPO – or a second IPO in China Chip designer and licensor to the stars, Arm, has reportedly dropped around 1,000 workers onto unemployment queues.…  ( 8 min )
    MongoDB to terminate Russian SaaS accounts
    No service for NoSQL users contrasts with continuous clouds from other players NoSQL database challenger MongoDB has decided it won't sell its wares in Russia – not even its software-as-a-service offering.…  ( 7 min )
    Googlers and co offer video dataset-generating Kubric
    How your computer-vision model learned to stop worrying and love the Python Developers can create large datasets of synthetic videos to train computer-vision models using software written by a team of researchers led by Google.…  ( 8 min )
    Russia's invasion of Ukraine tears open political rift between cybercriminals
    Is the West OK when the gun points the other way? Cybercriminals are taking sides over Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine, putting either the West or Moscow in their sights, according to Accenture.…  ( 8 min )
    Cerebras brings wafer-size AI chips to medical data analysis
    CEO tells El Reg why biomedical firms dig big dies AI chip startup Cerebras Systems has deployed one of its CS-2 systems at a well-funded startup that uses natural language processing to analyze massive amounts of biomedical data.…  ( 8 min )
    RISC-V's SiFive sells connectivity IP to Alphawave
    We want to concentrate on legging it after Arm, says biz Up-and-coming SiFive is selling its OpenFive business, including its portfolio of blueprints for chip connectivity, to fellow silicon designer Alphawave.…  ( 7 min )
  • Open

    iOS, macOS & mehr: Apple stopft viele Sicherheitslücken
    Apple beseitigt Schwachstellen in seinen Betriebssystemen sowie Xcode, GarageBand, Logic und iTunes. Für ältere macOS-Versionen fehlt ein wichtiges Update noch.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft überarbeitet Office.com für Unternehmen und Bildungswesen
    Mit einer neuen Startseite, einem Überblick über alle Inhalte sowie einem schnelleren Erstellen von Dokumenten präsentiert sich Microsofts neues Web-Office.  ( 3 min )
    AWS führt nächste Generation von arbeitsspeicheroptimierten Instanzen ein
    In der Elastic Computing Cloud von Amazon sind nun die X2idn- und X2iedn-Instanzen verfügbar. AWS verspricht eine 50 Prozent höhere Leistung als beim Vorgänger.  ( 4 min )
    AMDs Billig-Ryzens ab 99 US-Dollar, Beta-BIOSe für 300er-Boards und R7 5800X3D
    Vier neue Ryzen 5000 und drei neue Ryzen 4000 runden AMDs CPU-Portfolio ab und neue Beta-BIOSe lassen neue Prozessoren auch auf älteren 300er-Mainboards laufen.  ( 5 min )
    Adobe Experience Cloud: personalisierte Kundenansprache über KI
    Die Marketingplattform Adobe Experience Cloud wertet Kundendaten aus, um E-Commerce zu personalisieren. KI soll bestmögliche Vorschläge bereitstellen.  ( 3 min )
    Anzeige: Dem Virus sei Dank: Schule wird digitaler
    Die Corona-Pandemie bringt einen enormen Schub für die Digitalisierung des Schulunterrichts. Aber nur, wenn Hard- und Software zukunftssicher sind.  ( 5 min )
    Anzeige: Dem Virus sei Dank: Schule wird digitaler
    Die Corona-Pandemie bringt einen enormen Schub für die Digitalisierung des Schulunterrichts. Aber nur, wenn Hard- und Software zukunftssicher sind.
    heise-Angebot: storage2day: Call for Proposals für Konferenz im Herbst gestartet
    Bis zum 2. Mai können Interessierte Vorschläge für Vorträge und Workshops zu Themen rund um Enterprise-Storage einreichen.  ( 3 min )
    ARM: Britischer CPU-Entwickler baut hunderte Arbeitsplätze ab
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    Für manche günstiger, für manche teurer: Neue Preise für die Google Cloud
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    Sicherheitsupdate für IBM Spectrum Protect: Fremdzugriff auf Datenbanken möglich
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    Dokumentorientierte Datenbank: RedisJSON 2.0 beschleunigt Legacy-Datenbanken
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    Umfrage: Viele Menschen wollen Energie sparen, wissen aber nicht, wie
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    Programmiersprache Swift 5.6 erweitert Zeiger für das Zusammenspiel mit C
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    heise-Angebot: Die Neuerscheinungen der heise Academy im März 2022
    Das Angebot der Lernplattform für IT-Profis wächst um Online-Kurse und -Trainings. Highlights gibt es zu den Themen Microsoft 365 und Product Owner.  ( 4 min )
    eco-Hotline: 47 Prozent mehr Beschwerden über sexuelle Missbrauchsdarstellungen
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    Ukraine-Krieg: BSI warnt vor Kasperskys Sicherheits- und Antiviren-Software
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    macOS 12.3 kommt mit Fernsteuerfunktion "Universal Control"
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    heise-Angebot: IT Job Kompakt: IT-Job-Messe und -Fachkonferenz am 30. und 31. März in Hannover
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    Hacker steigen bei Ubisoft ein – Mitarbeiter-Passwörter zurückgesetzt
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    Zensur und Desinformation im Ukraine-Krieg
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    DDoS-Attacke: Israelische Regierungswebseiten vorübergehend nicht erreichbar
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    heise-Angebot: User Stories, Akzeptanzkriterien und Anforderungen: Das XXL-Webinar von Heise
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    Wie der Westen Russland mit Tech-Sanktionen schwächen will
    Die USA und die EU wollen Russland von der Versorgung mit Chips abschneiden. Der Schritt könnte Putins Großmachtträume langfristig gefährden.  ( 7 min )
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    Localized customer experiences—on a global scale
    Creating localized experiences across multiple geographies can be difficult for multinational technology companies. Take HP Inc., for example. As a global manufacturer of personal computers and print devices, HP Inc. tackles challenges to provide localized products and services to cities around the world. HP’s Asia-Pacific division alone plays host to over 3,000 employees from more…  ( 4 min )
    The Download: China just reported its biggest one-day covid case increase yet
    This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The news: China reported 5,370 new covid cases today, the biggest one-day increase since the pandemic began, and more than double the number reported yesterday. It’s a tiny proportion of China’s population of 1.4…  ( 4 min )
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    Nearly 34 Ransomware Variants Observed in Hundreds of Cyberattacks in Q4 2021
    As many as 722 ransomware attacks were observed during the fourth quarter of 2021, with LockBit 2.0, Conti, PYSA, Hive, and Grief emerging as the most prevalent strains, according to new research published by Intel 471. The attacks mark an increase of 110 and 129 attacks from the third and second quarters of 2021, respectively. In all, 34 different ransomware variants were detected during the  ( 3 min )
    CaddyWiper: Yet Another Data Wiping Malware Targeting Ukrainian Networks
    Two weeks after details emerged about a second data wiper strain delivered in attacks against Ukraine, yet another destructive malware has been detected amid Russia's continuing military invasion of the country. Slovak cybersecurity company ESET dubbed the third wiper "CaddyWiper," which it said it first observed on March 14 around 9:38 a.m. UTC. Metadata associated with the executable ("  ( 3 min )
    Massive DDoS Attack Knocked Israeli Government Websites Offline
    A number of websites belonging to the Israeli government were felled in a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Monday, rendering the portals inaccessible for a short period of time. "In the past few hours, a DDoS attack against a communications provider was identified," the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) said in a tweet. "As a result, access to several websites, among them  ( 3 min )
    'Dirty Pipe' Linux Flaw Affects a Wide Range of QNAP NAS Devices
    Network-attached storage (NAS) appliance maker QNAP on Monday warned of a recently disclosed Linux vulnerability affecting its devices that could be abused to elevate privileges and gain control of affected systems. "A local privilege escalation vulnerability, also known as 'Dirty Pipe,' has been reported to affect the Linux kernel on QNAP NAS running QTS 5.0.x and QuTS hero h5.0.x," the company  ( 2 min )
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    CSS-Tricks is joining DigitalOcean!
    Hey hey! I’ve got a big announcement to make here. (Where’s my gong? I feel like this really needs a good gong hit.) CSS-Tricks, this very website you’re looking at, has been acquired by DigitalOcean! You can hear … CSS-Tricks is joining DigitalOcean! originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )
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    Sicherheitsupdate für IBM Spectrum Protect: Fremdzugriff auf Datenbanken möglich
    Es gibt Sicherheitsupdates für IBMs Backup-Lösung Spectrum Protect. Angreifer könnten unter anderem auf eigentlich verschlüsselte Informationen zugreifen.  ( 3 min )

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    Fake antivirus updates used to deploy Cobalt Strike in Ukraine
    Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team is warning that threat actors are distributing fake Windows antivirus updates that install Cobalt Strike and other malware. [...]  ( 4 min )
    2021 mobile security: Android more vulnerabilities, iOS more zero-days
    Mobile security company Zimperium has released its annual mobile threat report where security trends and discoveries in the year that passed lay the groundwork for predicting what's coming in 2022.  [...]  ( 5 min )
    New CaddyWiper data wiping malware hits Ukrainian networks
    Newly discovered data-destroying malware was observed earlier today in attacks targeting Ukrainian organizations and deleting data across systems on compromised networks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft is testing ads in the Windows 11 File Explorer
    Microsoft has begun testing promotions for some of its other products in the File Explorer app on devices running its latest Windows 11 Insider build. [...]  ( 3 min )
    QNAP warns severe Linux bug affects most of its NAS devices
    Taiwanese hardware vendor QNAP warns most of its Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are impacted by a high severity Linux vulnerability dubbed 'Dirty Pipe' that allows attackers with local access to gain root privileges. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft removes Windows 11 update block for VirtualBox users
    Microsoft has removed the last Windows 11 safeguard hold after Oracle addressed a known VirtualBox issue causing errors and virtual machine start failures when Hyper-V or the Windows Hypervisor were installed. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Automotive giant DENSO hit by new Pandora ransomware gang
    DENSO has published an announcement to confirm that its German business computer network was accessed by an unauthorized third party on March 10, 2022, resulting in a data breach. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Sergei Sazonov: The West should ignore Putin’s nuclear blackmail and put an end to the war in Ukraine
    A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Ukraine on a scale Europe has not seen since World War II. Thousands are dead, millions are displaced, entire cities are being leveled to the ground by airstrikes and artillery fire. And the worse is yet to come. Unable to defeat the Ukrainian army, […] The post Sergei Sazonov: The West should ignore Putin’s nuclear blackmail and put an end to the war in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine.
    UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that Russia’s raising of its nuclear alert level was a “bone-chilling development.” U.S officials say they still have no reason to change their nuclear alert levels. The post UN Chief: Nuclear conflict “within realm if possibility” over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid.
    Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid. The Hong Kong markets experience their worst day of trading since the 2008 financial crisis over fears that China may provide military support to Ukraine.  The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index closed down 7.15%, while the Hang Seng Tech index fell by […] The post Hong Kong Stock Exchange slumps over possible China-Russia aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU approves fourth package of sanctions.
    The post EU approves fourth package of sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    600 homes destoyed by enemy shelling in Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, around 600 homes have been destroyed by Russian forces, as well as 50 schools and several medical institutions, including maternity hospitals.
    The post 600 homes destoyed by enemy shelling in Kharkiv. According to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov, around 600 homes have been destroyed by Russian forces, as well as 50 schools and several medical institutions, including maternity hospitals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    The Hague sets date for ruling on Russia’s war.
    The post The Hague sets date for ruling on Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk.
    Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk. According to the East Operational and Tactical Group, 100 Russian soldiers were killed and enemy equipment was destroyed. The Russian forces tried to break through Ukrainian defences in Donetsk Oblast and lost 2 tanks, 3 infantry fighting vehicles, and 1 armored personnel carrier. Heavy […] The post Ukrainian armed forces repulses attack from Donetsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest.
    Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest. During the “Vremya” new programme on Russia’s “First” TV channel. In a video posted by the protestor, Maria Ovsyannikova, an editor for the TV channel, she explained that she was disgusted by Russia’s war and had a Ukrainian father. The post Russian state TV interrupted by “No War” protest. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine receives more than 50,000 tons of foreign humanitarian aid.
    The post Ukraine receives more than 50,000 tons of foreign humanitarian aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol.
    Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol. A convoy loaded with food, water, clothes and evacuation buses was not able to reach the city as it was turned away by Russians, according to Deputy Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko. This is the third day that the convoy was unable […] The post Humanitarian convoy turned away from Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’
    Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’ Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal, at an extrordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on Monday, called for Russia’s immediate excusion from the council for “genocide” and “terrorism.” The post Shmygal: ‘We demand an immediate decision to exclude Russia from the Council of Europe.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine.
    Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced new strikes against so-called “places of stay for foreign mercenaries” and military-industrial facilities in Ukraine. The Russian military also accused Ukraine of using cluster munitions in Donetsk, an accusation rejected by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The post Russia announces new strikes against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Financial Times: China poised to help Russia.
    Financial Times: China poised to help Russia. According to unamed officials, China has suggested that it is willing to provide military aid to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. It is not yet clear if China has already started providing support. The post Financial Times: China poised to help Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%.
    Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%. In 2022, Ukraine’s GDP will shrink by at least 10% if the war ends soon, according to a report published by the IMF. Ukraine will need around $4.8 billion in external financing this year to stay afloat. The post Ukrainian economy to shrink by at least 10%. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft.
    Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft. A source told Reuters that the sanctions would freeze EU funding in new Russian production and exploration projects in all fossil fuels. However, the sanctions do not include a ban on oil and gas imports. The post Reuters: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft, Transneft, Gazprom Neft. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Facebook bans calls for killing Putin, Lukashenko.
    Nick Clegg, the president of Facebook’s parent company Meta, has said in internal corporate correspondence that Facebook would ban calls for violence against Russians in general, Reuters reported. Russia had previously opened a criminal case against Facebook after it allowed calls for violence against Russian troops in Ukraine. The post Reuters: Facebook bans calls for killing Putin, Lukashenko. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    160 cars with evacuees leave Mariupol, reach Berdiansk.
    According to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk, about 600-700 people have been evacuated from the besieged city on March 14. Some 300,000 residents remain in Mariupol. “This is not enough,” Vereshchuk said, adding that Russia has blocked Ukrainian trucks and buses from evacuating more people. The post 160 cars with evacuees leave Mariupol, reach Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian law seeking to get around Western aviation sanctions comes into effect.
    The law allows planes leased from abroad to be registered in Russia. Previously Bermuda and Ireland, where most foreign-leased jets operating in Russia are registered, had suspended certificates of airworthiness for those planes. The post Russian law seeking to get around Western aviation sanctions comes into effect. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Pfizer to donate all proceeds from Russia for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    The U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer said on March 14 that it couldn’t halt its supplies to Russia because it would jeopardize patients’ lives. The post Pfizer to donate all proceeds from Russia for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to address US Congress on March 16.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the members of the U.S. Congress via a video call at 9 a.m. ET. The post Zelensky to address US Congress on March 16. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energoatom says Russian troops blew up explosives at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
    Ukraine’s state-run nuclear energy company said on March 14 that the explosives had been blown up near the Russian-controlled Ukrainian plant’s main reactor and that further explosions are planned. The post Energoatom says Russian troops blew up explosives at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine-Russia talks are on pause until tomorrow, March 15.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the Ukrainian presidential administration, said that the delegations had to take a break for clarifying terms. The fourth round of talks started in the morning on March 14 via a video call. The post Ukraine-Russia talks are on pause until tomorrow, March 15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    British minister offers his home to provide refuge to fleeing Ukrainians.
    U.K. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps wrote on Twitter on March 14 that Ukrainian refugees can stay at his home until it is safe for them to return. The post British minister offers his home to provide refuge to fleeing Ukrainians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry: Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine.
    The ministry said that about 400 of them have arrived in Russia. The post Ukraine’s Defense Ministry: Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Syrian mercenaries to fight in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine soccer star Andriy Yarmolenko tears up after scoring in English Premier League.
    The post Ukraine soccer star Andriy Yarmolenko tears up after scoring in English Premier League. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russia may seize large Ukrainian cities.
    As of March 14, Russian troops have seized only one Ukrainian regional capital – Kherson – but they are also trying to enter Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and Mariupol. The post Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov: Russia may seize large Ukrainian cities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Squatters occupy London mansion owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
    The squatters protested against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine on March 14 and are seeking to open up the house for Ukrainian refugees, the Guardian reported. The post Squatters occupy London mansion owned by Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky pledges to cut red tape, taxes for small, mid-sized businesses.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on March 14 that Ukraine should start reviving its economy amid the war in the areas where this is safe. “Economic suppression of Ukraine is one of the tasks of the war against us today. And we have to fight back against […] The post Zelensky pledges to cut red tape, taxes for small, mid-sized businesses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers damage Chornobyl nuclear plant power line again.
    National grid operator Ukrenergo said that a high-voltage power line was damaged again, a day after electricity supplies were restored to the facility. The critical cooling system at the plant needs power to operate normally. The post Russian occupiers damage Chornobyl nuclear plant power line again. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Most Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania.
    Over 1.6 million Ukrainians crossed the Polish border as of March 11, according to the UN refugee agency. More than 195,000 fled to Slovakia, 173,000 left for Romania, and over 24,000 Ukrainians have entered Hungary. Outside of the EU zone, over 328,000 refugees have arrived in Moldova, the country’s Foreign […] The post Most Ukrainian refugees flee to Poland, Moldova, Slovakia, Romania. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Media community, activists call on Russia to release missing Ukrainian journalist.
    Oleg Baturin, a journalist from the Kherson newspaper Novyi Den and an investigative author of the Center for Journalistic Investigations, was last seen in Kherson Oblast’s Kakhovka on March 12. According to his wife, Russian forces were spotted close to the place where he was supposed to have a meeting […] The post Media community, activists call on Russia to release missing Ukrainian journalist. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russian state media claims land corridor established between Crimea and Donbas.
    RIA Novosti cited pro-Kremlin leadership in the annexed peninsula as saying that the corridor provides a strategic route connecting Crimea and besieged Mariupol. The post Russian state media claims land corridor established between Crimea and Donbas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia, Netherlands to sue Russia for downing of MH17.
    The two countries have started legal action against Russia at the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization, according to the Australian government statement. The MH17 flight was shot down in July 2014 by a missile fired by Kremlin-controlled military in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board. The post Australia, Netherlands to sue Russia for downing of MH17. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders intensify shelling in Kharkiv Oblast overnight, deaths and injuries reported.
    The Russian military have been destroying residential areas, hospitals and infrastructure non-stop, Kharkiv Oblast Police said. The exact number of casualties is unknown. The post Russian invaders intensify shelling in Kharkiv Oblast overnight, deaths and injuries reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Parts of Russian missile shot down in Kyiv hit residential building, trolley bus on Kyrylivska Street.
    One person reportedly has been killed. The post Parts of Russian missile shot down in Kyiv hit residential building, trolley bus on Kyrylivska Street. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian embassy denies reports of Russian authorities threatening to seize Western assets and arrest business leaders.
    Russian embassy in the U.S. dismissed such reports as “pure fiction” and part of “Russophobic hysteria.” The post Russian embassy denies reports of Russian authorities threatening to seize Western assets and arrest business leaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine reports more than 2,500 deaths in besieged city of Mariupol.
    Ukraine’s military is succeeding in Mariupol but “the Russians are wiping out the city” with artillery, said Oleksiy Arestovych, a Ukrainian presidential office advisor. Despite the increasingly dire conditions, earlier civilian evacuation efforts have failed and a convey of humanitarian aid destined to the port city still hasn’t arrived. The post Ukraine reports more than 2,500 deaths in besieged city of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Tens of thousands of protesters rally for Ukraine in Canada.
    The protesters marching on the streets of Canadian cities called for more sanctions on Russia and a no-fly zone to be imposed over Ukraine. The largest rally was held in Toronto, where about 10,000 people gathered on March 13. The post Tens of thousands of protesters rally for Ukraine in Canada. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military updates report on Russian losses.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 14, Ukraine’s military have killed over 12,000 Russian troops, destroyed 1,249 armored personnel carriers, 617 vehicles, 389 tanks, 150 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 64 multiple launch rocket systems, 90 helicopters, 77 aircraft, 34 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 8 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 2 boats. The post Ukraine’s military updates report on Russian losses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    10 humanitarian corridors negotiated for March 14.
    Seven of them are in Kyiv Oblast and the other three are in Luhansk Oblast in the east. Ukraine will once again try sending a humanitarian convoy with food and medicine to besieged Mariupol, according to Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk. The post 10 humanitarian corridors negotiated for March 14. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several loud explosions heard in central Kyiv.
    The explosions appear to be the city’s air defense systems shooting down the missiles targeting the capital, according to one of the Kyiv Independent reporters in Kyiv. The post Several loud explosions heard in central Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 3 civilians killed by bombardment in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka.
    The mayor said Russia’s attack on residential area in the north-eastern city happened overnight and there are others who still haven’t been found yet. The post At least 3 civilians killed by bombardment in Sumy Oblast’s Okhtyrka. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Economy Ministry: Ukraine suffers $120 billion in damages from Russia’s invasion.
    Deputy Economy Minister Denys Kudin said that Ukraine will start calculating its war-related GDP losses in April. The post Economy Ministry: Ukraine suffers $120 billion in damages from Russia’s invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pregnant woman injured in Russian attack on maternity house in Mariupol has died.
    A photo of the woman being carried on a stretcher after the March 9 attack appeared on the cover of the world media. She and her unborn child have died soon after the attack, the Associated Press has learned. The post Pregnant woman injured in Russian attack on maternity house in Mariupol has died. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Airstrike on Mykolaiv Oblast kills 1 person, damages 5 houses.
    The town of Snihurivka, home to 12,000 people, was hit at around 6 a.m., according to Suspilne, which is citing the local emergency service. The post Airstrike on Mykolaiv Oblast kills 1 person, damages 5 houses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian attacks destroy 7 houses in Zhytomyr Oblast, damage TV tower in Rivne.
    At least four people were injured in Zhytomyr Oblast. The TV broadcasting stopped in Rivne. The post Russian attacks destroy 7 houses in Zhytomyr Oblast, damage TV tower in Rivne. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian, Russian delegations to restart negotiations via video conference at 10:30 a.m. Kyiv time.
    The time was confirmed by David Arakhamia, member of the delegation and leader of Zelensky’s party in parliament, according to the Telegram channel of Interior Ministry advisor Anton Gerashchenko. The post Ukrainian, Russian delegations to restart negotiations via video conference at 10:30 a.m. Kyiv time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Apartment block in Kyiv on fire after shelling.
    Firefighters are putting out fire in the two floors of a nine-story apartment block on 20 Bohatyrska St. in the capital’s northern Obolon neighborhood, according to the State Emergency Service. Several lower floors are badly damaged after being hit at around 5 a.m. The post Apartment block in Kyiv on fire after shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv authorities say they have amassed essential food items for a minimum of 2 weeks.
    In case Kyiv is encircled and besieged, there is reportedly enough food for at least 2 weeks to feed the two million people who have remained in the capital. The post Kyiv authorities say they have amassed essential food items for a minimum of 2 weeks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Red Cross: ceasefire needed to prevent ‘worst-case scenario.’
    The post Red Cross: ceasefire needed to prevent ‘worst-case scenario.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople.
    Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople. The Australian government announced on March 14 that the intended target are those of “economic or strategic significance to Russia.” Among those sanctioned are Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, CEO of Gazprom Alexey Miller, and Chairman of Rossiya Dmitri Lebedev, among others. The post Australia imposes sanctions against 33 Russian oligarchs, businesspeople. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih.
    Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih. Several trains will take passengers to destinations in western Ukraine. The post Ukrzaliznytsia launches additional evacuation trains from Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Kryvyi Rih. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels.
    Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels. Galina Danilchenko made the announcement in a televised address on March 13, citing a “great deficit of trustworthy information being circulated” as justification for the decision. Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov was captured by Russian forces on March 11, dubbed a […] The post Pro-Kremlin MP in Melitopol announces broadcasting of Russian TV channels. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine.
    UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated on March 13 that the U.K. government will supply power for critical infrastructure in Ukraine, including hospitals, shelters, and water treatment plants – in total, enough to power the equivalent of 20,000 homes. It has also […] The post UK to donate over 500 mobile generators to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition.
    Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has reportedly been granted free access to the U.S. start-up’s system, which will help to identify individuals at checkpoints, Russian forces, and the deceased, as well as fight disinformation. The technology has not been offered to Russia, and has […] The post Reuters: Ukraine employs Clearview AI facial recognition. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian forces destroy 4 planes, 3 helicopters on March 13.
    The Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had downed 7 Russian aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle on March 13 using anti-aircraft missiles. The post Ukrainian forces destroy 4 planes, 3 helicopters on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Captured Russian soldiers will face punishment in Ukraine or be used for prisoner exchange.
    Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk announced that Ukraine would follow international humanitarian laws when dealing with Russian POWs. The post Captured Russian soldiers will face punishment in Ukraine or be used for prisoner exchange. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bermuda withdraws licenses for Russian-operated planes due to safety concerns.
    As of March 12, Bermuda’s aviation authority has suspended all Russian licenses as it is “unable to confidently approve these aircraft as being airworthy” due to sanctions against Russia, which have affected “the ability to sustain safety oversight.” It is estimated that the move will impact over 700 aircraft, according […] The post Bermuda withdraws licenses for Russian-operated planes due to safety concerns. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Russia threatens Western companies with arrests, asset seizures.
    Russian prosecutors issued warnings that companies may have their assets seized for pulling out of Russia, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing its sources. Additionally, they may arrest corporate leaders that criticize the government. The post Russia threatens Western companies with arrests, asset seizures. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kadyrov says he’s near Kyiv.
    A video published by Chechen TV channel Grozny on March 13 supposedly shows Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov speaking with Chechen fighters about an attack that they say took place near the Ukrainian capital. In a Telegram post, Kadyrov claimed he was approaching Kyiv. The post Kadyrov says he’s near Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade.
    The U.K. Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian fleet established a blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. The post UK: Russia cut off Ukraine from international maritime trade. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky warns NATO that ‘it’s a matter of time’ before Russia attacks their members.
    In a recent video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had warned NATO that without preventive sanctions, Russia would begin a war, and that Moscow would use Nord Stream 2 as a weapon. “Now it’s obvious,” he said. “Now I repeat again: If you do not close our sky, it […] The post Zelensky warns NATO that ‘it’s a matter of time’ before Russia attacks their members. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Britain welcomes Ukrainian children battling cancer, their families.
    U.K. Health Secretary Sajid David said that 21 children and their families arrived in London on March 13 and will receive appropriate medical care. The post Britain welcomes Ukrainian children battling cancer, their families. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine evacuates more than 5,550 civilians on March 13.
    The besieged city of Mariupol seen as the most urgent for evacuation was not mentioned in the list of nine humanitarian corridors that worked out today. Some 3,950 out of the total number were evacuated from towns and cities near Kyiv, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said. The post Ukraine evacuates more than 5,550 civilians on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Foxconn plant Bau einer 9-Milliarden-Dollar-Fabrik in Saudi-Arabien
    Angesichts der Handelskonflikte zwischen den USA und China will Taiwans Foxconn seine Produktion diversifizieren. Verhandlungen mit arabischen Staaten laufen.  ( 4 min )
    Zenkit Zenforms: Webformulare per App erstellen und verarbeiten
    Mit Zenforms lassen sich Webformulare DSGVO-konform erstellen und die Informationen daraus weiterverarbeiten. Die App von Zenkit läuft allein und in der Suite.  ( 3 min )
    Podcast "Die Produktwerker": Besseres Erwartungsmanagement mit Inception Deck
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    Diskrepanz zwischen erwarteten und tatsächlichen Cyberattacken im Ukraine-Krieg
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    Bit-Rauschen: Ukraine-Schock, deutsche Intel-Fab und Centaur-Ende
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    If you want to connect a GPU direct to SSDs for AI training, this could be it
    Go away, CPU, you're not needed here ... mostly Nvidia, IBM, and university collaborators have a developed a system architecture they say will provide faster access to data storage for GPU-driven applications, including machine-learning training.…  ( 8 min )
    China claims it has captured NSA NOPEN cyber-weapon
    Pot, meet kettle China claims it has obtained a sample of malware used by the NSA to steal files, monitor and redirect network traffic, and remotely control computers to spy on foreign targets.…  ( 8 min )
    Ford to sell unfinished Explorers as chip shortage bites
    Why pay more when you can get less? Good news for those kept out of the seat of a new Ford Explorer by the chip shortage: You can get one now, with a slight catch. …  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft claims breakthrough in quantum computer system
    If true, Redmond is capable sustaining a stable working environment somewhere after all Microsoft is claiming an important breakthrough in its journey to build and operate a viable quantum computer.…  ( 9 min )
    Viasat, Rosneft hit by cyberattacks as Ukraine war spills online
    One shows signs of a state-sponsored instrusion, the other potentially not Signs of Russian cyberattacks on Western-owned digital systems have begun to emerge – even as the German arm of Russian oil company Rosneft said it was breached over the weekend.…  ( 8 min )
    ReactOS shows off SMP support in open-source take on Windows
    Huge step towards the project's goal of being a drop-in replacement for older Microsoft operating systems ReactOS, the open-source project for creating a binary-compatible drop-in replacement for Windows, has crossed a crucial milestone with a first look at symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) support.…  ( 8 min )
    Ukraine using Clearview AI facial recognition technology
    Controversial search engine being used to identify dead and Russian operatives The Ukrainian government is using facial recognition technology from startup Clearview AI to help them identify the dead, reveal Russian assailants, and combat misinformation from the Russian government and its allies.…  ( 9 min )
    Google introduces new Cloud infrastructure pricing
    New, in this case, meaning generally more expensive Pricing changes coming to Google Cloud are likely to catch IT leaders, especially those on the budget side, by surprise. …  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft proposes type syntax for JavaScript
    Long overdue innovation or an affront to all that developers hold dear? Type-fans rejoice! Plans (or a proposal, at least) are afoot to pop some type-checking into the infamously dynamically typed JavaScript.…  ( 8 min )
    Congress earmarks cash for fusion energy development
    When it comes to smashing atoms, things are really starting to heat up A new funding bill in the US Congress has put aside millions of dollars for fusion energy research, despite the fusion-powered future being some years away. …  ( 8 min )
    Wi-Fi 6E unaffected by chip shortages, says Wi-Fi Alliance
    Wi-Fi 7 further away than some have estimated, so reap the benefits now Businesses shouldn't wait for Wi-Fi 7 networking kit when Wi-Fi 6E can give them significant advantages today.…  ( 11 min )
    Ukraine president namechecks software giants to end support in Russia
    Oracle states it is agreeing to request while SAP and Microsoft decline to comment Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the world's largest software vendors to end support for Russian customers, companies and government organisations.…  ( 8 min )
    Driver in Uber's self-driving car death goes on trial, says she feels 'betrayed'
    Plus: Clearview slapped with €20m from Italy's data regulator for scraping selfies, and more In brief  The name Rafaela Vasquez may not immediately be recogniseable, but the accident that ties her to the first-ever fatal self-driving car crash accident will be.…  ( 9 min )
    New US law: Cyberattacks to be reported within 72 hours
    Plus: Criminals use contact forms to spread BazarBackdoor, ServiceNow leaks, and more In brief  A US bill that would require critical infrastructure operators to report cyberattacks within 72 hours is headed to President Joe Biden's desk to be signed into law.…  ( 10 min )
    Microsoft and OpenAI method could make training large neural networks cheaper
    Fine-tuning cost using μTransfer was 7% of what it would be to pre-train GPT-3 Companies scaling up their neural network models could cut expensive training costs by employing a new technique developed by researchers at Microsoft and OpenAI.…  ( 9 min )
    Brit techie shows us life in Ukraine amid Russian invasion
    Martial law, no booze sales, big queues for trains westwards Pics  British infosec pro Vic Harkness traveled to Ukraine to offer humanitarian help – and while taking a break in the western city of Lviv she described to The Register what it's like in the war-torn country.…  ( 10 min )
    Canonical: OpenStack is dead, long live OpenStack
    It might not be trendy anymore, but apparently it keeps on selling In a slightly curious blog post, Ubuntu recently dismissed the idea that OpenStack was no longer relevant and had been "abandoned" – making it the second outfit in the past six months to state how confident it remains in the IaaS platform.…  ( 8 min )
    114 billion transistors, one big meh. Apple's M1 Ultra wake-up call
    What if we've built the future, but nobody wants to come? Opinion  On March 9th, Apple had its spring reveal. The stars of the show were a nice monitor, a new budget iPhone, and the Mac Studio, a Mac Mini stretched in Photoshop. Reaction was muted. There'd been some very accurate pre-launch leaks, sure, but nobody had cared about those either.…  ( 10 min )
    Prototype app outperforms and outlasts outsourced production version
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    Despite shortages, networking hardware market grew strongly in 2021
    Any port in a storm Analyst firm International Data Corporation (IDC) has found that the global market for switches surged during 2021, despite shortages that have seen delivery of some products delayed for many months.…  ( 8 min )
    China: attacks from US IP addresses hit us, moved on to Russia and Ukraine
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    Russia labels Meta an 'extremist' organization, bans Instagram
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    Taiwan rounds up 60 Chinese tech workers on suspicion of poaching tech and people
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    Gearing up the CFO’s office for global expansion at Thai Union
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Thai Union streamlined its financial planning process to improve the visibility and effectiveness of its finance organization. They achieved this by implementing a business planning and consolidation platform on the cloud using a hybrid-agile methodology. Click here to continue.  ( 1 min )
    A Forrester study on unleashing cloud-native for new levels of value delivery
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Read this Forrester consulting thought-leadership paper sponsored by Infosys to understand the impacts of cloud-native application development and delivery, to discover the right approach for scaled execution, and to learn recommendations for executing such an approach with cloud-first thinking. Click here…  ( 1 min )
    Securing the ecosystem: Identifying the weakest link in your supply chain
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” With increased connectivity and collaboration within business ecosystems, supply chains face a mounting threat from cybercriminals. Basic cybersecurity hygiene is no longer enough. Firms must carefully assess their partner ecosystems and take measures to ensure security and business resilience. Click here…  ( 1 min )
    Zscaler helps customers securely accelerate digital transformation with a zero trust architecture
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Watch Jay Chaudhry, CEO, chairman and founder at Zscaler, speak with Ravi Kumar S., president, Infosys, on the need to shift from the traditional castle-and-moat security to a zero-trust model. Click here to continue.  ( 1 min )
    Managing financial risks and compliance with technology
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Risks have increased for financial institutions during the pandemic, highlighting drawbacks in risk management practices and existing models. For those institutions that can’t carve out the extra investment, regulation-as-a-service (RaaS) could be an option. Click here to continue.  ( 1 min )
    The power of data and digital technologies in medicine
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Ravi Kumar S., president of Infosys, interviews Dr. Aymen Elfiky, division director at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, who talks about how smart hardware, software, and data will completely change and amplify the role of doctors in the future. Click here to…  ( 1 min )
    Cloud’s evolution from infrastructure to innovation
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Anant Adya, EVP and head cloud, infrastructure and security services at Infosys, discusses the evolution of the cloud from infrastructure to innovation. Adya explains how cloud has advanced from its keep-the-lights-on infrastructure days to the modern make-magic-happen multi-cloud days. Click here…  ( 1 min )
    5G will change how we think about communication
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    5G will change how we think about communication
    Every decade or so, we achieve a new generation of communication technology. Many of us remember 2G phones and about 10 years later 3G, then 4G. Now, we are watching the rollout of 5G, which is going to usher in a paradigm shift in the way we use and think about communication technology at both…  ( 2 min )
    The global startup ecosystem: Automating industrial mobility for safety and efficiency
    Thank you for joining us on “The cloud hub: From cloud chaos to clarity.” Saurav Agarwal, founder and CEO of SIERA.AI, explains how his company helps industrial facilities make operations safer and more efficient by digitalizing their forklift fleet with computer vision and IoT. Click here to continue.  ( 1 min )
    Scale and future-proof enterprise transformation with applied AI
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    Seeing is believing: Visibility is key in the cloud era
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    Manufacturing is finally ready for digital transformation
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    The Download: Russia is spreading misinformation about chemical weapons in Ukraine
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    Gaming Company Ubisoft Confirms It was Hacked, Resets Staff Passwords
    French video game company Ubisoft on Friday confirmed it was a victim of a "cyber security incident," causing temporary disruptions to its games, systems, and services. The Montreuil-headquartered firm said that an investigation into the breach was underway and that it has initiated a company-wide password reset as a precautionary measure. "Also, we can confirm that all our games and services  ( 2 min )
    Why Enterprise Threat Mitigation Requires Automated, Single-Purpose Tools
    As much as threat mitigation is to a degree a specialist task involving cybersecurity experts, the day to day of threat mitigation often still comes down to systems administrators. For these sysadmins it's not an easy task, however. In enterprise IT, sysadmins teams have a wide remit but limited resources. For systems administrators finding the time and resources to mitigate against a growing  ( 6 min )
    Russian Ransomware Gang Retool Custom Hacking Tools of Other APT Groups
    A Russian-speaking ransomware outfit likely targeted an unnamed entity in the gambling and gaming sector in Europe and Central America by repurposing custom tools developed by other APT groups like Iran's MuddyWater, new research has found. The unusual attack chain involved the abuse of stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to the victim network, ultimately leading to the deployment of  ( 3 min )
    New Linux Bug in Netfilter Firewall Module Lets Attackers Gain Root Access
    A newly disclosed security flaw in the Linux kernel could be leveraged by a local adversary to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems to execute arbitrary code, escape containers, or induce a kernel panic. Tracked as CVE-2022-25636 (CVSS score: 7.8), the vulnerability impacts Linux kernel versions 5.4 through 5.6.10 and is a result of a heap out-of-bounds write in the netfilter  ( 3 min )
    Researchers Find New Evidence Linking Kwampirs Malware to Shamoon APT Hackers
    New findings released last week showcase the overlapping source code and techniques between the operators of Shamoon and Kwampirs, indicating that they "are the same group or really close collaborators." "Research evidence shows identification of co-evolution between both Shamoon and Kwampirs malware families during the known timeline," Pablo Rincón Crespo of Cylera Labs said. "If Kwampirs is  ( 4 min )
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    Lücken in Veeam Backup & Replication könnten zur Systemübernahme führen
    Kritische Sicherheitslücken in der Backup-Software Veeam Backup & Replication gefährden Systeme.  ( 3 min )
    McAfee Total Protection: Angreifer könnten Daten löschen
    Ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate schließt eine Schwachstelle in der Anti-Viren-Software von McAfee.  ( 3 min )
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    Improving The CI/CD Flow For Your Application
    Looking for ways to create a smooth CI/CD flow for your software? In this article, Tom Hastjarjanto shares some useful concepts that can be combined with GitHub Actions and NPM packages. With this setup, you will be able to release multiple times per hour with a fully documented trace managed by Git.  ( 5 min )

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    UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch wants to house Ukrainian refugees.
    Cumberbatch told Sky News that he hoped to participate in the new “Homes for Ukraine” program that offers accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. “Everyone needs to do as much as they can,” he said. The post UK actor Benedict Cumberbatch wants to house Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Danilov: Russia plans to land troops in Odesa Oblast but Ukraine is ready.
    The Russian military planned to do this several days ago but the weather persuaded them against it and they went to Russian-occupied Crimea, Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, said. They are coming back, but Ukrainian soldiers are on alert, he added. The post Danilov: Russia plans to land troops in Odesa Oblast but Ukraine is ready. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU’s next round of sanctions may target Russian businesspeople, propagandists.
    Oligarch Roman Abramovich is among the intended targets, according to a draft seen by the Financial Times. The package also includes sanctions against Kremlin-owned enterprises and a prohibition on new investments in the Russian energy sector. The final text is expected to be adopted on March 14, according to the […] The post EU’s next round of sanctions may target Russian businesspeople, propagandists. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Republican senior senator calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine.
    While visiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Rob Portman of Ohio urged the U.S. and NATO to close the sky over Ukraine contrary to Washington’s intelligence community worries that such a move would risk an escalation of the conflict. “I don’t understand why we’re not doing it,” he said. The post Republican senior senator calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces completely destroy 7 hospitals, damage additional 104.
    Moscow’s troops have also killed 6 medical personnel while severely injuring 12 more since the start of the all-out war, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said. The post Russian forces completely destroy 7 hospitals, damage additional 104. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least 756 anti-war protestors detained in Russia on March 13.
    Independent monitoring group OVD-Info said police had arrested protestors in 37 Russian cities during demonstrations, with half of them in Moscow. CNN reported that journalists are among those detained. The post At least 756 anti-war protestors detained in Russia on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia counts on sanctions help from China.
    Despite the U.S. warning Beijing against helping Moscow to evade sanctions over Ukraine, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said his country is banking on that lifeline to withstand unprecedented Western sanctions. He noted that the sanctions had deprived Moscow of access to $300 billion of $640 billion in gold and […] The post Russia counts on sanctions help from China. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Sullivan: China to face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions.
    U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi in Rome on March 14, said Washington is closely monitoring Beijing’s moves to economically support Moscow and would “absolutely” impose consequences if needed. The post Sullivan: China to face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in Lviv Oblast.
    Ukraine’s Defense Ministry spokesperson Markiyan Lubkivsky told CNN that it’s “pure Russian propaganda” and there were no foreign citizens among the 35 people killed in the missile attack on the military training ground in western Ukraine on March 13. The post Ukraine denies Russia’s claim that it has killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Instagram users in Russia are told service will cease from midnight.
    An email message from the state communications regulator advised users to move their photos and videos from Instagram before it was shut down while adding that they can switch to Russia’s own “competitive internet platforms.” The post Instagram users in Russia are told service will cease from midnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pope Francis issues toughest condemnation yet of Russia’s war.
    Without using the word “Russia” in his comments, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church said that the “unacceptable armed aggression” and “massacre” must stop. “Faced with the barbarity of killing of children, of innocents and unarmed civilians, no strategic reasons can hold up,” he told 25,000 people in Vatican’s […] The post Pope Francis issues toughest condemnation yet of Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mykolaiv zoo asks public to buy tickets to save animals from starvation.
    The southern city has been under attack for days. The struggling zoo, which has been shut down, is asking the public to donate by buying tickets online. The post Mykolaiv zoo asks public to buy tickets to save animals from starvation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Power supply restored at Chornobyl.
    The national grid operator Ukrenergo was able to restore power in Chornobyl’s nuclear power plant, which was captured by Russian occupiers earlier. The critical cooling system will operate normally again, according to Deputy Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko. The post Power supply restored at Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine seizes 23 trucks belonging to Russian, Belarusian companies.
    The local government said the trucks were nationalised in Volyn Oblast. Five of them were allocated to the State Border Guard, five to Ukraine’s military, and the rest will be used to transport humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The post Ukraine seizes 23 trucks belonging to Russian, Belarusian companies. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia claims it killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in missile strike on military training ground in western Ukraine.
    The Russian government added that it will continue killing foreign nationals in Ukraine, whom it considers mercenaries. Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast killed 35 people and injured 134, according to the Ukrainian authorities. The post Russia claims it killed 180 ‘foreign mercenaries’ in missile strike on military training ground in western Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Between 20,000 and 30,000 people rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin.
    The column of protesters demanding that Russia stops the war walked through the center of the German capital on March 13. The post Between 20,000 and 30,000 people rally in support of Ukraine in Berlin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Journalists forbidden from entering Irpin after Russians kill US reporter on March 13.
    Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn said the measure was put in place to protect journalists and Ukrainian soldiers alike. The ban was put in place after Russian invaders killed U.S. journalist Brent Renaud and wounded his colleague Juan Arredondo on March 13 in Irpin, the satellite city outside of Kyiv. The post Journalists forbidden from entering Irpin after Russians kill US reporter on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mariupol city council: Death toll of civilians rises to 2,187.
    Russia bombed Mariupol, a besieged southeastern port city in Donetsk Oblast, at least 22 times in the last 24 hours, according to the city council. About 400,000 residents are stuck in the city, as Russia continues to block evacuation from Mariupol. The post Mariupol city council: Death toll of civilians rises to 2,187. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces strike at a school in Mykolaiv Oblast.
    Lifesavers are countering the fire and rescuing people who appeared to be under the debris of concrete due to the shelling, Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaliy Kim said. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Russian forces strike at a school in Mykolaiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s Finance Minister: Nearly half of Russia’s reserves frozen by sanctions.
    Anton Siluanov said that $300 billion out of Russia’s $640 billion reserves have been frozen, Russian media Meduza reported. Russia is facing issues with debt repayment and will pay its debts in rubles to “unfriendly countries,” Siluanov said. The post Russia’s Finance Minister: Nearly half of Russia’s reserves frozen by sanctions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gave key information about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to 30 TikTok stars on March 10, according to the Washington Post. “The White House has been closely watching TikTok’s rise as a dominant news source, leading to its decision to approach a select group of […] The post WP: White House briefs TikTok influencers about Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense Ministry: Number of Russian casualties hasn’t changed for days due to slower offensive.
    The official data showing over 12,000 Russian troops killed hasn’t change since March 8 because of decreased confrontation on the ground, according to Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Malyar. She added that collecting exact numbers is difficult and is “not the main priority.” The post Defense Ministry: Number of Russian casualties hasn’t changed for days due to slower offensive. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine.
    Russia is regrouping its troops for an offensive, Ukraine’s General Staff said on March 13. The post Ukrainian General Staff: Russia is bringing fighters from Syria, Serbia, Nagorno-Karabakh to replenish troops in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Thousands rally against Russian occupation in Kherson.
    Russian troops fired at the crowd with rubber bullets, according to local journalist Kostiantyn Ryzhenko and Ukrainska Pravda. Residents have repeatedly protested against occupation in Kherson, a regional capital in southern Ukraine, ever since Russian forces took control of the city on March 5. The post Thousands rally against Russian occupation in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers kill New York Times contributor in Irpin.
    According to Andriy Nebytov, the head of the Kyiv Oblast police, video journalist Brent Renaud was killed on March 13 in Irpin, a satellite city outside of Kyiv that has been a hot spot of Russia’s war. Renaud was not on the NYT’s assignment in Ukraine. Two other journalists were […] The post Russian occupiers kill New York Times contributor in Irpin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15.
    Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, announced the news. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have already met three times in Belarus but with no significant results. The post Fourth round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks may be held on March 14-15. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO.
    Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO. Polish President Andrzej Duda said in an interview with BBC television on March 13, that Russia using chemical weapons or any weapons of mass destruction, could be a “game-changer” and could make NATO think seriously about […] The post Duda: Russia’s possible use of chemical weapons on Ukraine could be a ‘game-changer’ for NATO. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children.
    Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children. Almost 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its all-out invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Prosecutor General’s Office reports. The post Russia’s war kills 85 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    35 killed, 134 injured in Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground near Lviv.
    The post 35 killed, 134 injured in Russia’s airstrike on Yavoriv military training ground near Lviv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy.
    Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy. A bus with around 50 Ukrainian passengers went off the road killing one passenger and injuring seven more in Forli, Italy, on March 13, Reuters report.  The post Reuters: 1 Ukrainian dead, 7 injured in a bus crash in Italy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Mykolayiv governor: 9 people killed in the city overnight due to Russia’s air strikes.
    The post Mykolayiv governor: 9 people killed in the city overnight due to Russia’s air strikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities.
    Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities. Ukrainian media outlet ZN.UA obtained a photograph of an address of a so-called Russian commandant to the residents of Nova Kakhovka, Tavriysk, and Kakhovka, Russia-occupied cities in Kherson Oblast. According to the document, people are banned from unauthorised gatherings, spreading information […] The post Russian army imposes illegal curfew, banns protests, and arms in occupied cities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast.
    9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast. “According to preliminary data, more than 30 missiles were fired. The air defense system shot down some of them,” said Maksym Kozytskiy, head of Lviv regional administration. He added that the missiles were dropped […] The post 9 people killed, 57 injured in Russia’s air strike on Yavoriv military training ground in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities.
    Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities. “War crimes are becoming systemic,” said Olexandr Straukh, head of Zaporizhzhia regional administration. Matviiv is the second mayor Russian soldiers kidnaped since the war […] The post Russian soldiers kidnap yet another mayor. Yevhen Matviiv, the city head of Dniprorudne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast was captured by the Russians, according to the local authorities. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Evacuation train hit by shrapnel in Donetsk Oblast.
    The post Evacuation train hit by shrapnel in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv.
    Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv. At least one person diedafter an air strike by Russian forces hit a multistory residential building in Chernihiv overnight on March 13, according to Viacheslav Chaus, the head of Chernihiv Regional State Administration. The post Russian air strike hit residential building in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces hit Ivano-Frankivsk airbase early on March 13.
    City mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv reported that the airport became the target of Russian attacks for the second day in row. He urged those who live close to the airport to relocate. The post Russian forces hit Ivano-Frankivsk airbase early on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    RFE/RL: Morgues in Belarus fill up with the bodies of Russian soldiers, locals say.
    Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine are being brought by truck to the morgues and then sent back to Russia by train or plane, according to residents who talked to RFE/RL. The morgues in Belarusian cities of Mozyr, Homel and Naroulia are reportedly full. The post RFE/RL: Morgues in Belarus fill up with the bodies of Russian soldiers, locals say. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell International Center for Peacekeeping and Security in Lviv Oblast.
    Early on March 13, Russian forces fired at least 8 missiles at the military training base, according to the Lviv regional administration. The base is 20 kilometers from the Polish border. No information about casualties has been reported yet. The post Russian forces shell International Center for Peacekeeping and Security in Lviv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    No evacuation planned for Sumy Oblast on March 13.
    Dmytro Zhyvytsky, the region’s governor, said they are working to ensure future evacuation routes. The post No evacuation planned for Sumy Oblast on March 13. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces damage Sviatohirsk Lavra church in Donetsk Oblast.
    The popular pilgrimage spot that belongs to Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but that is under the Moscow Patriarchate, was damaged on March 12, when Russian soldiers shelled the city of Sviatohirsk. At the time of attack, around 520 civilians and monks were at the site. The post Russian forces damage Sviatohirsk Lavra church in Donetsk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Moscow Stock Exchange to remain closed for third week.
    The Moscow Exchange said the country’s main stock market will stay closed until March 18. It has been closed since Feb. 25. The post WSJ: Moscow Stock Exchange to remain closed for third week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine.
    Sirens have been activated in the cities of Uman, Kharkiv, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Lviv, Odesa, Volyn, Zaporizhzha, Berezivka, Izmail, Kiliya, Yuzhne, Chernomorsk, Bilyaivka, & Avdiivka, as well as the in Kyiv, Rivne, Chernihiv, Ternopil, Dnipro, Cherkasy and Sumy Oblasts. The post Air raid alerts go off in almost every region of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Serbia reverses course, won’t increase flights to Russia.
    Serbia earlier doubled its flights from Belgrade to Moscow in response to higher demand, but has since reversed the decision after sharp criticism. The country has refused to sanction Russia and has been used to circumvent airspace restrictions to Russian flights. The post Serbia reverses course, won’t increase flights to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: Sergeant Inna Derusova first woman to be awarded the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously.
    A field medic, she was killed during an artillery attack on Okhtyrka on Feb. 24, the first day of Russia’s invasion. She saved more than 10 soldiers that day. The post Zelensky: Sergeant Inna Derusova first woman to be awarded the Hero of Ukraine title posthumously. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops no longer in Ukraine’s port city of Skadovsk.
    According to the city’s mayor, Oleksandr Yakovlev, the situation in Skadovsk is under control and there is electricity, gas and water supply. On March 9, Russian military vehicles entered the city and Russian troops reportedly seized all the computers from the city council. The post Russian troops no longer in Ukraine’s port city of Skadovsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Covid-19 patients face dilemma of infecting others while hiding in bomb shelters
    In late February, Kyiv resident Serhii Fokin had a tough decision to make: walk into a bomb shelter during an air raid and risk infecting those around him, or stay at home, risking being killed by a Russian missile. Fokin chose the second option, staying in his apartment’s corridor near […] The post Covid-19 patients face dilemma of infecting others while hiding in bomb shelters appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine evacuates 13,000 civilians through humanitarian corridors on March 12, twice as much as the day before.
    Around 8,000 people were evacuated from the city of Sumy alone, according to Deputy PM Iryna Vereshchuk. Fourteen corridors were planned, nine of them worked out. The post Ukraine evacuates 13,000 civilians through humanitarian corridors on March 12, twice as much as the day before. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Fake Valorant cheats on YouTube infect you with RedLine stealer
    Korean security analysts have spotted a malware distribution campaign that uses Valorant cheat lures on YouTube to trick players into downloading RedLine, a powerful information stealer. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Experte: Deutschland schlechter gegen Cyberkrieg gerüstet als Ukraine
    Russlands Angriff auf die Ukraine schloss Cyberattacken ein – größere Schäden gibt es bislang nicht. Deutsche Unternehmen seien dagegen schlecht vorbereitet.  ( 4 min )

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    Eugene Czolij: NATO member states must provide Ukraine with fighter jets without further delay
    On 14-16 September 2005, over 170 heads of state and government met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York during the 2005 World Summit, later described as the “largest gathering of world leaders in history,” and adopted the 2005 World Summit Outcome Document. The UN website states: “In paragraphs […] The post Eugene Czolij: NATO member states must provide Ukraine with fighter jets without further delay appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Danilov: Lithuania to become Putin’s next target if Russia wins the war against Ukraine.
    Ukraine’s intelligence indicates that Putin wants to target Lithuania, according to Oleksiy Danilov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. Lithuania was the first republic of the Soviet Union to proclaim independence. The post Danilov: Lithuania to become Putin’s next target if Russia wins the war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Survey: Over 80% of Americans see Ukraine as ‘friendly’ or an ally, 70% consider Russia ‘unfriendly’ or an enemy.
    According to the survey by the international think tank YouGov, the vast majority of the U.S. now perceive Ukraine as favorably as they perceive France, Germany, and Japan. Only three countries – Britain, Canada, and Australia – are perceived more favorably. The post Survey: Over 80% of Americans see Ukraine as ‘friendly’ or an ally, 70% consider Russia ‘unfriendly’ or an enemy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    57 people, mostly killed civilians, buried in mass grave in churchyard in Bucha, local activist reports.
    There have been many reports of the Russian forces killing civilians in Bucha, a satellite town near Kyiv. According to a local activist Oleksandr Ostapa, 57 bodies have been buried near a church in Bucha, 53 of them civilians. “They will have to be identified later,” he said. The post 57 people, mostly killed civilians, buried in mass grave in churchyard in Bucha, local activist reports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 Russian helicopters shot down in Kherson Oblast.
    The Ukrainian military reports that one of the pilots survived and will be taken to the hospital. The post 2 Russian helicopters shot down in Kherson Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FM Dmytro Kuleba: Russians plan to organize a sham ‘referendum’ in Kherson.
    The Russian forces, who control the southern Ukrainian city since March 5, will try to stage a separatist referendum to create a “Kherson people’s republic,” mimicking what Russians did in eastern Ukraine with Donetsk and Luhansk in 2014. The post FM Dmytro Kuleba: Russians plan to organize a sham ‘referendum’ in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    In 4 days, 2 million Ukrainians apply for $215 government assistance.
    Individual entrepreneurs and officially employed Ukrainians from the regions directly affected by the war can receive $215 from the state. Applications are accepted via Diia, a state services app. The post In 4 days, 2 million Ukrainians apply for $215 government assistance. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    SBU: Russian troops near Kharkiv were ordered to shoot civilians.
    The State Security Service published an intercepted phone call between occupiers indicating that they received an order from the command to kill everyone, including children. According to the conversation, a sniper sitting on the tower shot three civilians who simply shone a flashlight towards the occupiers. (edited) The post SBU: Russian troops near Kharkiv were ordered to shoot civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference
    The delegations met in person three times, with no conclusive results. The last meeting took place on March 7. Among the top priorities is the expansion of humanitarian corridors, especially for the encircled city of Mariupol. The post Peace talks between Ukraine, Russia continue via video conference appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Defense ministry: Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians, kill 7.
    According to the ministry’s intelligence unit, the attack took place on March 11 as a column of women and children was moving out of the village Peremoha in Kyiv Oblast, using the approved evacuation corridor. Seven people were killed, including one child. The post Defense ministry: Russian forces shoot at evacuating civilians, kill 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022.
    Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck  also told the Frankfurter Algemeine Zeitung in a March 12 interview that Germany would stop importing Russian coal by this fall. The post Minister: Germany to stop most Russian oil imports by end of 2022. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden allocates $200 million in military aid for Ukraine.
    The post Biden allocates $200 million in military aid for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion.
    Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion. According to Ukraine’s General Staff, Ukrainian troops have destroyed 2,593 units of Russian military equipment. The post Forbes: Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian equipment worth $5.1 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    War Stories: Evacuees risk their lives as they flee to Kyiv
    While Ukrainian forces have, so far, successfully held off the Russian troops from taking Kyiv, the towns around the capital have become some of the most intense battlegrounds of the ongoing war. Russia seized the outlying suburban towns with vehicles and infantry, setting up checkpoints and, in many cases, cutting […] The post War Stories: Evacuees risk their lives as they flee to Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner.
    Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner. He told foreign journalists he could not give a more exact number because it is always changing. The post Zelensky says 500-600 Russian soldiers taken prisoner. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
    Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron made the proposal during a call with the Russian dictator on March 12. The post Scholz, Macron urge Putin to call immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem.
    Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem. The president of Ukraine told foreign journalists on March 12 that he had suggested to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that he act as an intermediary. The post Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in Jerusalem. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion.
    Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion. Zelensky mentioned the figure – Ukraine’s first estimate of its casualties in the war – during an interview with foreign journalists. The post Zelensky says 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers killed during Russian invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: To seize Kyiv, they will have to destroy it.
    The post Zelensky: To seize Kyiv, they will have to destroy it. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity.
    Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity. The ministry also said on March 12 that 260,000 Ukrainians have to live without natural gas supplies due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post Energy Ministry says 960,000 Ukrainians left without electricity. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: This is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades.
    The post Zelensky: This is the biggest blow to the Russian army in decades. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Sumy Oblast. Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of the region, said on Telegram on March 12 that evacuation from the city of Okhtyrka had been disrupted by artillery fire.
    The post Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Sumy Oblast. Dmytro Zhyvytsky, governor of the region, said on Telegram on March 12 that evacuation from the city of Okhtyrka had been disrupted by artillery fire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine.
    MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine. The U.S. money transfer system said on March 11 that it hoped for a “peaceful resolution to protect civilians across all impacted regions.” The post MoneyGram suspends services in Russia due to war against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Israeli prime minister denies proposing surrender to Zelensky.
    The post Israeli prime minister denies proposing surrender to Zelensky. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions.
    Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions. According to the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, Russia can either set fire to radioactive forests or use artillery to bombard the storage depots for nuclear materials, both leading to environmental catastrophes. In both cases, Russia […] The post Ukraine’s military intelligence: Russia develops two scenarios to threaten world with nuclear explosions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia concentrates military power for Kyiv assault
    The operative lull in the battle for Kyiv over the last few days seems to be running to its end. New indications suggest Russia is getting ready to relaunch a massive offensive in the region, the war’s main goal.  Despite a very complicated situation with many of its main axes […] The post Russia concentrates military power for Kyiv assault appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    NPR: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant veered near disaster.
    According to NPR’s analysis of the attack’s footage, Russian forces repeatedly fired heavy weapons in the direction of the plant’s massive reactor buildings, which housed dangerous nuclear fuel, and turned away Ukrainian firefighters even as a fire raged out of control. The post NPR: Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant veered near disaster. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv authorities offer to set up Wi-Fi in bomb shelters.
    The Kyiv City State Administration has launched a website, wifi.kyivcity.gov.ua, where residents can leave a request for getting an Internet connection provided. The post Kyiv authorities offer to set up Wi-Fi in bomb shelters. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers seize eastern outskirts of Mariupol.
    According to Ukraine’s armed forces, the Russian forces are attempting to seize the cities of Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, and Severodenetsk, Luhansk Oblast. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers seize eastern outskirts of Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia brings 11 engineers to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
    According to Petro Kotin, the head of Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company Energoatom, Russian occupiers announced to the plant’s staff that it no longer belongs to Ukraine and it has to operate according to the orders of Rosatom, the Russian state atomiс energy corporation. The post Russia brings 11 engineers to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus says it will rotate troops on Ukraine’s border.
    Belarus Defense Ministry said it was sending five battalion tactical groups to replace five others that had been on the border to prevent “nationalist formations, illegal weapons and explosives” from getting into Belarus from Ukraine. Ukrainian Defense Ministry earlier warned that Belarus may be preparing to join Russia’s war in […] The post Belarus says it will rotate troops on Ukraine’s border. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia threatens to target foreign military aid convoys to Ukraine.
    The post Russia threatens to target foreign military aid convoys to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WP: US considers providing more advanced weapons to Ukraine.
    The U.S. is working with the European allies to expedite “more sophisticated” air defense systems and other weapons, the Washington Post reports. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. is committed to arming Kyiv with “the kinds of capabilities that we know the Ukrainians need and are using very […] The post WP: US considers providing more advanced weapons to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Local official: Vasylkiv military airfield completely destroyed.
    The airfield in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, was attacked by Russian forces with 8 missiles at 7 a.m. on March 12, said the city’s mayor Nataliia Balasynovych. The local oil depot has also been destroyed, while an ammunition depot caught fire. The post Local official: Vasylkiv military airfield completely destroyed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war kills 79 Ukrainian children.
    According to Prosecutor General’s Office, almost 100 children have been injured since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24. The post Russia’s war kills 79 Ukrainian children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol residents rally demanding to free mayor abducted by Russian occupiers.
    According to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, over 2,000 residents of Melitopol, a city in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, gathered near the city administration building on March 12 for a protest. Tymoshenko said that Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted by Russian forces a day earlier. The post Melitopol residents rally demanding to free mayor abducted by Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Bloomberg: Russia loses over $30 billion of its GDP since the start of all-out invasion.
    Russia has lost more than $30 billion of its annual gross domestic product, Bloomberg reports, while the country’s output has already fallen by about 2%, which rivals the decline in 2020. Its full-year GDP is expected to slump by about 9% in 2022. The post Bloomberg: Russia loses over $30 billion of its GDP since the start of all-out invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ammunition depot in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, on fire.
    According to Kyiv Oblast police, the fire broke out following a heavy Russian attack with 6 missiles at the local military airfield at about 7 a.m. The post Ammunition depot in Vasylkiv, Kyiv Oblast, on fire. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Several fires in Kyiv Oblast after Russian attacks overnight.
    An oil depot is on fire in Vasylkiv, 36 km south of Kyiv and another was hit in the village of Kryachky. In the village of Kvitneve, a warehouse for frozen food products is on fire after Russian shelling. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Several fires in Kyiv Oblast after Russian attacks overnight. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia begins mobilizing troops in Donbas and Crimea.
    According to the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov, Russia is also transferring new units from the central and eastern parts of Russia to replenish reserves. The post Russia begins mobilizing troops in Donbas and Crimea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Explosions reported in Dnipro.
    The city’s mayor Borys Filatov says Ukraine’s air defense systems repelled the early morning attack. No casualties were reported. The post Explosions reported in Dnipro. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine temporarily abolishes excise tax and reduces VAT on fuel.
    Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko wrote on Facebook on March 11 that the changes are intended to avoid fuel shortages at gas stations and curb any sharp rise in price. The post Ukraine temporarily abolishes excise tax and reduces VAT on fuel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Italy seizes $578 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko.
    The vessel, called “SY A,” is one of the largest superyachts in the world, according to its manufacturer, Nobiskrug. Melnichenko was sanctioned by the European Union on March 9 as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The post Italy seizes $578 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status
    While European leaders have poured cold water on Ukraine’s ambitious hope of a quick ascension to the EU, efforts continue to bring the eastern nation closer to achieving its long-awaited goal.  Ever since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top officials have repeatedly called […] The post EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status
    While European leaders have poured cold water on Ukraine’s ambitious hope of a quick ascension to the EU, efforts continue to bring the eastern nation closer to achieving its long-awaited goal.  Ever since Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky and his top officials have repeatedly called […] The post EU diplomats visit Lviv in show of support for Ukraine’s quest for candidate status appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine starts repairing damaged power lines near Chornobyl power plant.
    The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said Ukrainian technicians have started repairing damaged power lines to the power plant site to restore electricity supply that was entirely cut off earlier in the week. The post Ukraine starts repairing damaged power lines near Chornobyl power plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN experts: New Russian media law puts Russians in “total information blackout.”
    Independent UN experts stated on March 11 that Russia’s implementation of a “punitive ‘fake war news’ law is an alarming move by the government to gag and blindfold an entire population.” The post UN experts: New Russian media law puts Russians in “total information blackout.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: US hedge funds told to freeze Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s assets.
    The Wall Street Journal reported on March 11 that U.S. hedge funds were instructed to freeze Abramovich’s assets following sanctions by the U.K. government on March 10. The instructions likely thwart the oligarch’s recent efforts to sell his interests in a series of hedge funds. The post WSJ: US hedge funds told to freeze Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich’s assets. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Explosions heard in Kyiv.
    Chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward noted “a nonstop volley… of just heavy booms in the distance” in the early hours of March 12. Heavy fighting continues in the areas outside Kyiv, including in Bucha, Irpin, and Hostomel. The post CNN: Explosions heard in Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine sets up a department to treat Russian POWs.
    The Cabinet of Ministers created the Coordination Headquarters for Treatment of Prisoners of War to help correctly treat and process captured Russian soldiers. The post Ukraine sets up a department to treat Russian POWs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WHO predicts rise in Covid-19 due to Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine.
    The World Health Organization said on March 11 the rise would likely be due to an increase in the movement of people, low vaccination rates in Ukraine and some receiving countries, and a halt in vaccinations, treatment and testing. The post WHO predicts rise in Covid-19 due to Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: At least 2.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24.
    According to the United Nations refugee agency, an estimated 4 million people may flee Ukraine. The post UN: At least 2.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Poland’s lower house of parliament approves law to increase military.
    The law will increase Poland’s annual defense budget to 3% of GDP from the current 2%. The military will also grow from 110,000 to 250,000 troops, and territorial defense forces will be created with 50,000 members. The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the Senate and the signature of President […] The post Poland’s lower house of parliament approves law to increase military. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    NBU: Banking system remains functional under challenging conditions, no significant outflow of funds.
    The National Bank of Ukraine reported that despite the war, all systems are operating and obligations are met as it made preparations ahead of the invasion. The post NBU: Banking system remains functional under challenging conditions, no significant outflow of funds. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US treasury announces new round of sanctions against Russian oligarchs, lawmakers.
    The new sanctions target oligarch Viktor Vekselberg and three family members of President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitriy Peskov. The package also targets 10 people on the board of VTB Bank and 12 members of the Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, including Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and Communist party leader […] The post US treasury announces new round of sanctions against Russian oligarchs, lawmakers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    VPN provider bans BitTorrent after getting sued by film studios
    "No logs" VPN provider TorGuard has reached a legal settlement with over two dozen movie studios that sued the company for encouraging piracy and copyright infringement. In the settlement, TorGuard has agreed to block BitTorrent traffic for its users. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Android malware Escobar steals your Google Authenticator MFA codes
    The Aberebot banking trojan appears to have returned, as its author is actively promoting a new version of the tool on dark web markets and forums. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ubisoft confirms 'cyber security incident', resets staff passwords
    Video game developer Ubisoft has confirmed that it suffered a 'cyber security incident' that caused disruption to some of its services. Data extortion group LAPSUS$, who has claimed responsibility for hacking Samsung, NVIDIA, and Mercado Libre thus far, also appears to be behind Ubisoft incident. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    DuckDuckGo: Suchmaschine straft russische Desinformationen ab
    Die auf Datenschutz bedachte Suchmaschine DuckDuckGo hat eine Suchaktualisierung eingeführt. Sie stuft Websites mit russischen Desinformationen herab.  ( 4 min )
    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht der kleinen interessanten Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem Google, Eclipse, AvroEx, Elastic, SAP, React und VS Code.  ( 3 min )
    Speicher für die Massen | c’t uplink 42.2
    SSDs, Festplatten, Speicherkarten – alle haben ihre Stärken und Schwächen. Welche das sind und worauf man beim Kauf achten sollte, klären wir in c’t uplink.  ( 4 min )
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    Afraid of the big bad Linux desktop? Zorin 16.1 is here
    Pay for pro, get a warm fuzzy feeling Zorin 16.1 has arrived, marking the first major update of the Linux distribution since August's release.…  ( 8 min )
    Next-gen Moon buggy FLEX conquers California desert, seeks lunar speed record
    Astrolab up against competition but has secret weapon: Cosmic crooner Chris Hadfield Space startup Astrolab, led by ex-SpaceX manager and NASA engineer Jaret Matthews, has successfully tested a lunar rover prototype that can operate telerobotically or ferry around a crew of two astronauts.…  ( 9 min )
    Cryptocurrency ATMs are illegal right now in UK
    Financial watchdog warns operators to shut down or else All cryptocurrency ATMs are operating illegally in the UK and must be shut down now, the nation's Financial Conduct Authority said in an alert on Friday.…  ( 7 min )
    Mary Coombs, first woman commercial programmer, dies at 93
    Back when debugging the Lyons Electronic Office led to interference from the building's elevator Obituary  British programmer Mary Coombs, the first woman to program a computer designed for commercial applications, passed away on February 28 at the age of 93.…  ( 10 min )
    OpenZFS 2.1.3 bugfix brings compatibility with Linux 5.16
    It's not just a filesystem, it's an 'open-source storage platform' The OpenZFS Project has released version 2.1.3 of what the project calls its "open-source storage platform" for Linux and FreeBSD.…  ( 8 min )
    For those with zero trust in zero-trust networks, this industry alliance may help
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    Singapore uncovers four critical vulnerabilities in Riverbed software
    Details emerge of the now-patched flaws Singapore's Cyber Security Group, an agency charged with securing the nation's cyberspace, has uncovered four critical flaws in code from network software company Riverbed.…  ( 8 min )

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    Russian forces control 70% of the territory of the Luhansk Oblast. Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk regional state administration, called on the people to remain vigilant and not to help the invading forces. He also claimed that residents are being connected to Russian state TV.
    The post Russian forces control 70% of the territory of the Luhansk Oblast. Serhiy Gaidai, head of the Luhansk regional state administration, called on the people to remain vigilant and not to help the invading forces. He also claimed that residents are being connected to Russian state TV. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    State Border Guard Service: Warsaw and Krakow can no longer accept refugees. Over the course of two weeks, 80-100 thousand Ukrainians arrived in Krakow, 200 thousand in Warsaw. Both are now unable to accept any more Ukrainian refugees.
    The post State Border Guard Service: Warsaw and Krakow can no longer accept refugees. Over the course of two weeks, 80-100 thousand Ukrainians arrived in Krakow, 200 thousand in Warsaw. Both are now unable to accept any more Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine.
    Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine. “We cannot allow Russia to conquer a free and independent Ukraine,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said during a speech to representatives of the Sejm and Senate, “we must increase our efforts to and support the Ukrainian people who are […] The post Duda: Russian aggressors must answer to international courts for genocide in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now.
    Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now. In a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that the West’ insufficient response to the 2014 invasion of Crimea led to the current conflict. “If […] The post Erdogan: If West had responded to annexation of Crimea, there would be no war now. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’
    Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’ In a post on Twitter, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has appealed to the world to provide Ukraine with fighter aircraft to stop Russian war crimes, such as the mass murder of civilians in Mariupol. The post Kuleba: ‘We need planes to stop Russian war crimes.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian troops routed near Mykolayiv.
    The post Russian troops routed near Mykolayiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: War in Ukraine could raise food prices by 20%.
    The post UN: War in Ukraine could raise food prices by 20%. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions.
    UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions. According to the spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the UN has received “credible reports of several cases of Russian forces using cluster munitions, including in populated areas.” The statement mentions the use of cluster bombs in an incident […] The post UN has evidence of Russian use of cluster munitions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia prevents evacuations from Izyum.
    The post Russia prevents evacuations from Izyum. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    White House: ‘Strong indications’ Russia committing war crimes in Ukraine.
    The post White House: ‘Strong indications’ Russia committing war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    E.U announces new sanctions, luxury goods and crypto ban. The fourth pacakge of sanctions, set to be imposed on Saturday, will end Russia’s “most-favoured-nation” and revoke the benefits that Russia enjoys as a WTO member.
    The post E.U announces new sanctions, luxury goods and crypto ban. The fourth pacakge of sanctions, set to be imposed on Saturday, will end Russia’s “most-favoured-nation” and revoke the benefits that Russia enjoys as a WTO member. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war.
    Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war. In a press conferences in Versailles on Friday, the French president expressed concerns that the war in Ukraine would endanger Europe and Africa’s food supply. Both Europe and Africa are reliant on imports Russian and Ukrainian agricultural products. The post Macron: Food supplies to be ‘profoundly destabilized’ by war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia may intensify missile strikes and shelling.
    The post Russia may intensify missile strikes and shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk.
    Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk. The SBU has detained Russian artillery spotters who were caught on the streets of Severodonetsk. The traitors gave information to the enemy about the deployment of military equipment and troop movements. The Russian military then shelled these areas. The post Ukrainian authorities arrest Russian artillery spotters in Severodonetsk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders.
    Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. In the last 24 hours, 10 civilians, including 3 children were killed, according to Head of the Investigative Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kharkiv Serhiy Bolvinov. The post Over 200 civilians, 11 children killed in Kharkiv by Russian invaders. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Biden warns Russia will pay a ‘severe price’ if it uses chemical weapons in Ukraine.
    The U.S. president refused to divulge specific information about the intelligence he had received, following a question from a White House reporter. In a similar statement on March 10, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that he fears the use of chemical weapons by Russia. The post Biden warns Russia will pay a ‘severe price’ if it uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US, EU, G7 to strip Russia of favored trade status.
    U.S. President Joe Biden has stated that the U.S., the EU and G7 will strip Russia of its permanent normal trade status, allowing the countries to raise tariffs on Russian goods. Biden also said that the U.S.and G7 would seek to deny Russia the ability to borrow funds from “leading […] The post US, EU, G7 to strip Russia of favored trade status. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Belarus may launch attack on Ukraine today, on March 11.
    According to Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, Belarusian forces may launch an assault against Ukraine at 9 p.m. The warning came following an alleged Russian attack at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space. Russian forces have already used Belarus as a staging ground for its invasion of […] The post Belarus may launch attack on Ukraine today, on March 11. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    City council: 1,582 Mariupol residents killed by Russia.
    During 12 days of the blockade of the city in Donetsk Oblast, Russian forces have shelled residential neighborhoods and killed 1582 civilians, according to the Mariupol City Council. The post City council: 1,582 Mariupol residents killed by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pregnant woman prevented by Russians from going to a hospital, forced to have birth monitored online.
    Local Mykolaiv official Maksym Beznosenko said that the woman was threatened at gunpoint by Russian occupiers when attempting to seek medical assistance at a nearby hospital while in labor on March 11. The childbirth was instead monitored by an obstetrician through a video call. The post Pregnant woman prevented by Russians from going to a hospital, forced to have birth monitored online. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Melitopol mayor allegedly abducted by Russian occupiers.
    Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, said Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted by Russian forces, according to preliminary information. Melitopol is a city in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, southeastern Ukraine. The post Melitopol mayor allegedly abducted by Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine looks for means to use Russia’s seized reserves as war reparations.
    Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Kudin said that the $415 billion of Russia’s foreign exchange reserves already seized by Western countries could cover the war reparations. Ukraine is currently looking for ways to receive this sum. The post Ukraine looks for means to use Russia’s seized reserves as war reparations. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    At least $120 billion in infrastructure damage by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    According to Deputy Minister of Economy Denys Kudin, “this number will be growing every day.” The post At least $120 billion in infrastructure damage by Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CBC: Canada sanctions Russian oligarch Abramovich, 32 agencies associated with Russia’s military and security.
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on March 11, noting that the intended aim is for Russian officials and oligarchs to be unable to “profit or benefit from economic activities in Canada.” Roman Abramovich holds a 28% stake in a Canada-based steel company, Evraz. The post CBC: Canada sanctions Russian oligarch Abramovich, 32 agencies associated with Russia’s military and security. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian jets strike at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space.
    At 2:30 p.m. on March 11, Russian aircraft attacked Belarus village Kopani from the Ukrainian air space. Ukraine considers the alleged attack to be a provocation to drag Belarus into Russia’s war against Ukraine. Several Belarus media reported they found no confirmation of the strike. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian jets strike at Belarussian territory from Ukrainian air space. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia blocks Instagram.
    Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Telecom, Information Technologies and Mass Communications has blocked Instagram after its parent company, Meta, said it would relax its hate speech policy, allowing calls for violence against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. The post Russia blocks Instagram. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia prepares provocation in Chornobyl.
    The intelligence reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given an order to stage a disaster at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and pin it on Ukraine. The plant, controlled by Russians since Feb. 24, is cut from power and disconnected from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s monitoring systems. The post Ukraine’s intelligence: Russia prepares provocation in Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Majority of Germans support giving up Russian gas and oil imports, supplying arms to Ukraine.
    According to a recent survey, 55% of German respondents are in favor of cutting energy ties with Russia because of Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Der Tagesspiegel reported. Unlike in February, 67% agreed that Germany should deliver weapons to Ukraine. The post Majority of Germans support giving up Russian gas and oil imports, supplying arms to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Village residents help police capture 29 Russian occupiers in Sumy Oblast.
    According to the National Police, residents reported seeing a group of suspects in a military uniform to the police and the authority immediately responded. The Russian soldiers are now in the hands of law enforcement agencies. The post Village residents help police capture 29 Russian occupiers in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Two more Ukrainian soldiers found dead under rubble of Lutsk airfield following Russian attack.
    A total of four Ukrainian soldiers were killed, six more were injured, according to the mayor of Lutsk, a regional capital in northwestern Ukraine, Ihor Polishchuk. The post Two more Ukrainian soldiers found dead under rubble of Lutsk airfield following Russian attack. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Zelensky: Current sanctions not enough.
    In a recent address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that since Russia continues its aggression against Ukraine “then sanctions packages against Russia are not enough, and I expect — we are already working on this today — new sanctions from our partners,” he said. “Russia must pay for this terrible war, […] The post Zelensky: Current sanctions not enough. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: It’s impossible to predict when but Ukraine will win.
    “We have already reached a strategic turning point. We are already moving towards our goal, our victory,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “We need time, patience, our wisdom, energy, we need to do our job to the best of our abilities.” The post Zelensky: It’s impossible to predict when but Ukraine will win. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    2 civilians killed, 2 injured as Russians strike stadium and library in Chernihiv.
    Three more people remain under the rubble. The attack came on March 11. The post 2 civilians killed, 2 injured as Russians strike stadium and library in Chernihiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 50,000 households without electricity in Sumy Oblast.
    According to the head of the Sumy regional state administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyy, over 100 households are also left without gas. The post Over 50,000 households without electricity in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely wants to resume offensive on Kyiv.
    According to the data published by the U.K. Defense Ministry, Russia is likely pursuing to reset and re-posture its forces to renew its offensive in the coming days. “This will probably include operations against the capital Kyiv.” The post UK Defense Ministry: Russia likely wants to resume offensive on Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians strike psychoneurological asylum in Kharkiv.
    The number of victims is yet unknown. According to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov, 73 people were evacuated, but 330 were still at the asylum at the moment of the attack. Many of them are people with disabilities. The post Russians strike psychoneurological asylum in Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 killed, 6 injured as Russia attacks Lutsk airfield.
    According to Yuriy Poguliaiko, the head of Volyn regional state administration, Russian forces fired four missiles at a military airbase in Lutsk, killing two Ukrainian soldiers and injuring six. The post 2 killed, 6 injured as Russia attacks Lutsk airfield. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    More than 2 million people evacuate from Ukraine’s hot spots by rail since the start of Russia’s invasion.
    226,000 of them fled abroad. State railway operator says that the main evacuation trains depart from Kyiv and Kharkiv, while Poland is the most popular international destination. The post More than 2 million people evacuate from Ukraine’s hot spots by rail since the start of Russia’s invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Riga renames street housing Russian Embassy the Independent Ukraine Street.
    The city authorities past the decision on March 10, according to Latvian news site Delfi. Now the street will now be known as “Ukrainas neatkarības iela” in Latvian. The post Riga renames street housing Russian Embassy the Independent Ukraine Street. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Trendy restaurants in Kyiv switch to cook for army, hospitals, elderly amid war
    Editor’s note: The Kyiv Independent isn’t sharing the names of the restaurants in this story for security reasons. Before the war, one restaurant in central Kyiv was always packed, no matter the time of the day. It was a popular spot among creative youth and foreigners.  In usual times, it […] The post Trendy restaurants in Kyiv switch to cook for army, hospitals, elderly amid war appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Russian occupiers shell Sumy Oblast overnight, kill 2 civilians.
    The attack on Kerdylivshchyna village was reported by the head of the Sumy Regional State Administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyi. The post Russian occupiers shell Sumy Oblast overnight, kill 2 civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chernihiv left without water after Russian strikes.
    Russian forces hit the northern city’s water supply networks, according to local water management company Chernihivvodokanal. The company has identified the area of impact and announced it will take between three to four hours to repair. It is also urging citizens to report any damaged water pipes.ed water pipes. The post Chernihiv left without water after Russian strikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes hit Dnipro, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk early on March 11.
    Three airstrikes by Russian forces hit residential areas in Dnipro, killing one person, according to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. Explosions were reported in western Ivano-Frankivsk near its airport, according to the city’s mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv. Four explosions were also reported near an airfield in the northwestern city of Lutsk, according to […] The post Russian air strikes hit Dnipro, Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk early on March 11. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU meets on Russian military aggression against Ukraine.
    At a meeting on March 10, EU leaders condemned the “unspeakable suffering” Russia has brought on the Ukrainian people and said in a statement that they “will not leave Ukraine alone.” While the leaders acknowledged Ukraine’s EU aspirations, Reuters reported that the leaders were cautious about fast tracking the country’s […] The post EU meets on Russian military aggression against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US Senate passes spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
    The bill includes roughly $6.5 billion for the Department of Defense, nearly $4 billion for the State Department and around $2.8 billion for the U.S. Agency for International Development for humanitarian assistance. The post US Senate passes spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Andriy Shevchenko: Putin won’t stop at Ukraine
    To all our friends in the West: We know that you want to postpone a possible direct engagement, a direct war with the Russians… I’d like to be wrong, but I think it’s quite obvious that the direction we are heading in… is a direct war and direct action between […] The post Andriy Shevchenko: Putin won’t stop at Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Humanitarian crisis deepens in Mariupol.
    Humanitarian aid has not been able to reach the besieged southern city for the 6th day in a row, mayor Vadym Boychenko said in a video appeal. The evacuation of Mariupol’s civilians has failed as well due to incessant shelling. The post Humanitarian crisis deepens in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine asks to withdraw over 300 peacekeepers from UN missions.
    Ukraine has requested to withdraw its remaining uniformed personnel serving with five U.N. peacekeeping operations in Mali, Cyprus, Abyei, South Sudan and Kosovo. This includes 250 troops, 36 staff officers and experts on mission, and 22 police officers. The post Ukraine asks to withdraw over 300 peacekeepers from UN missions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US will not send Patriot defense systems to Ukraine.
    A senior U.S. defense official told reporters on March 10 that there is no talk at the Pentagon of sending Patriot surface-to-air missile batteries to Ukraine, as they would require U.S. troops on the ground to operate them. “We have made (it) very clear, there will be no U.S. troops […] The post US will not send Patriot defense systems to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: Stalled 64-km-long Russian convoy near Kyiv largely dispersed.
    Satellite images taken on March 10 show the Russian military convoy northwest of Kyiv has “largely dispersed and redeployed,” Maxar Technologies says. Some parts of the convoy have “repositioned” in forests, while others have been seen sitting on roadways in residential areas. The post CNN: Stalled 64-km-long Russian convoy near Kyiv largely dispersed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy stored pathogens in health labs to prevent disease leaks.
    The World Health Organization, concerned with Russia’s military advance in Ukraine, advised destroying “high-threat” pathogens stored in public health laboratories, the agency told Reuters on March 10. Ukraine has public health laboratories researching how to mitigate the threats of dangerous diseases affecting both animals and humans including, Covid-19. The post Reuters: WHO says it advised Ukraine to destroy stored pathogens in health labs to prevent disease leaks. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    IMF: Default no longer an “unlikely event” for Russia.
    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the IMF predicts a deep recession of the Russian economy. In addition, Georgieva highlighted that the IMF does not have any interactions with the Russian Government and its Moscow office is non-operational at the moment. The post IMF: Default no longer an “unlikely event” for Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Two columns of advancing Russian forces and ten enemy aircraft were destroyed on March 10.
    According to Ukraine’s armed forces, the columns were Russian airborne troops and tanks, IFVs, and Grads. The aircraft consisted mainly of Su-25s and Su-34s. The post Ukraine’s military: Two columns of advancing Russian forces and ten enemy aircraft were destroyed on March 10. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Danilov: “We did not expect this to happen from Belarus. We did not expect such a stab in the back.”
    Head of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksiy Danilov, said Ukraine had expected Russia to focus their invasion on Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Luhansk Oblasts, but had not expected Russian forces to enter the country through Belarus. The post Danilov: “We did not expect this to happen from Belarus. We did not expect such a stab in the back.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia says it could seize assets of Western companies that have left the country.
    Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said in a video published on state media that he backs plans to introduce external management and the transfer of these enterprises to those who want to work. The post Russia says it could seize assets of Western companies that have left the country. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia bombs Kharkiv institute, home to experimental nuclear reactor.
    The State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation of Ukraine announced that the facility was struck, damaging the exterior and possibly numerous labs throughout the building. The post Russia bombs Kharkiv institute, home to experimental nuclear reactor. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN Security Council to meet over Russia’s claims of “military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.”
    Russia requested the meeting to discuss unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is operating biological and chemical labs with the support of the U.S. The U.S. has denied the accusations. The meeting is scheduled for March 11. The post UN Security Council to meet over Russia’s claims of “military biological activities of the US on the territory of Ukraine.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia puts forth new requirements for humanitarian corridors.
    Russia is demanding lists of all evacuating vehicles and accompanying officials and forbids any communications equipment, except for Red Cross representatives. The corridors are planned for Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, and Mariupol. The post Russia puts forth new requirements for humanitarian corridors. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reuters: Facebook to temporarily allow posts calling for violence against Russians, calls for Putin’s death.
    According to internal emails seen by Reuters on March 10, Meta will change its moderation policy in some countries to allow for calls of violence against Russians in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The temporary changes apply to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Russia and Ukraine. The post Reuters: Facebook to temporarily allow posts calling for violence against Russians, calls for Putin’s death. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    Windows 11 gets a new tabbed interface for File Explorer
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    Bridgestone Americas confirms ransomware attack, LockBit leaks data
    A cyberattack on Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires in the world, has been claimed by the LockBit ransomware gang. [...]  ( 4 min )
    LockBit ransomware gang claims attack on Bridgestone Americas
    A cyberattack on Bridgestone Americas, one of the largest manufacturers of tires in the world, has been claimed by the LockBit ransomware gang. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Kali Linux adds VM-like snapshot feature to bare-metal installs
    Offensive Security has announced its implementation of a file system snapshot in Kali Linux, a feature designed to add VM-like snapshotting to bare-metal installs. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russia bans Instagram, a week after blocking Facebook, Twitter
    Russian Internet watchdog Roskomnadzor announced that Instagram will also be banned in Russia one week after blocking the Facebook and Twitter social networks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    DuckDuckGo down-ranks sites spreading Russian propaganda
    The DuckDuckGo web search engine is now demoting websites known to spread Russian propaganda following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to the company's founder and CEO Gabriel Weinberg. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Finnish govt agency warns of unusual aircraft GPS interference
    Finland's Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, has issued a public announcement informing of an unusual spike in GPS interference near the country's eastern border. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New ONE PIECE anime episodes delayed after Toei cyberattack
    Anime giant Toei suffered a weekend cyberattack causing delays in airing new episodes of popular anime series, including ONE PIECE and Delicious Party Precure. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russian defense firm Rostec shuts down website after DDoS attack
    Rostec, a Russian state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate, said its website was taken down today following what it described as a "cyberattack." [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft confirms Intune enrollment issue on Android devices
    Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue causing Microsoft Intune enrollment problems on some Android devices after upgrading from Android 11 to Android 12. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Corporate website contact forms used to spread BazarBackdoor malware
    The stealthy BazarBackdoor malware is now being spread via website contact forms rather than typical phishing emails to evade detection by security software. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Chip world's major suppliers of neon gas shut down by Ukraine invasion – report
    Neon Genesis: Even Cryoin gone Analysts warned Russia's invasion of Ukraine could derail the supply chains of semiconductor fabs. Now those concerns are playing out with the apparent shuttering of two major neon gas suppliers in Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Intel made $100m on software in 2021 – and subscriptions will take it higher
    SaaS-y x86 goliath dreams of recurring revenue Analysis  Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger lately said he wants to grow his company's software business "rapidly" with new software-as-a-service products and software platforms that will help the chipmaker better compete against rivals.…  ( 9 min )
    SPEC mulls benchmarks for ML processing performance
    Measuring real-world AI training, decision-making abilities on todo list Benchmarking organization SPEC has formed a committee to oversee the development of vendor-agnostic benchmarks for machine-learning training and inference tasks.…  ( 7 min )
    Uncle Sam has a datacenter waste problem
    Abysmal server utilization and other problems uncovered US government auditors want to save taxpayers' money by bolstering the capability and efficiency of Uncle Sam's far-flung stable of datacenters. Each federal agency's sites have a host of problems, unsurprisingly.…  ( 8 min )
    Dunno about you, but we're seeing an 800% increase in cyberattacks, says one MSP
    Cyberwarfare escalates for some as Russia continues to invade Ukraine Revenge and inflation are key drivers behind an 800 percent increase in cyberattacks seen by a managed services provider since the days before the onset of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last month, according to the company's top executive.…  ( 10 min )
    One person's war is another hemisphere's developer crunch
    Unexpected result of thousands of developers fleeing? More automation Thousands of developers are fleeing the war in Ukraine, while thousands more in Russia have been sanctioned out of being able to work in the West. There are two ways out, and one is to automate those jobs.…  ( 7 min )
    One man's war is another hemisphere's developer crunch
    The unexpected result of thousands of developers fleeing? More automation Thousands of developers are fleeing the war in Ukraine, while thousands more in Russia have been sanctioned out of being able to work in the west. There are two ways out, and one is to automate those jobs.…  ( 7 min )
    'Significant business growth' fueled Microsoft's emissions rise
    Sustainability report blames carbon generated from data center builds, Xbox sales and usage Microsoft has published its annual sustainability report for 2021 [PDF], claiming to have reduced its own CO2 emissions by about 17 percent year-on-year, but with a bigger carbon footprint overall than it had last year, showing that "progress won't always be linear".…  ( 9 min )
    New Chinese exascale supercomputer runs 'brain-scale AI'
    Massive model gobbles 37 million homegrown 'Sunway' cores Back in October, reports surfaced that China had achieved exascale-level supercomputing capabilities on two separate machines, one of which is its Sunway "Oceanlite" system, which is built with entirely Chinese components, from CPU to network.…  ( 7 min )
    The long-term strategy behind IBM's Red Hat purchase
    Senior veep for software raps about containers and OpenShift to Wall Street IBM's senior veep of software reiterated for Wall Street this week that OpenShift is the linchpin of Big Blue's overall multi-cloud strategy.…  ( 7 min )
    Oracle sees automation opportunity in healthcare following pandemic
    Doctor Ellison says big wins in the sector influenced decision to buy health records outfit Cerner The pandemic highlighted systemic weaknesses in healthcare systems around the globe and Oracle technology is going to fix those issues.…  ( 8 min )
    UK, EU regulators probe Google and Meta's 'Jedi Blue' ad deal
    Watchdog: We're 'concerned' they 'teamed up ... to put obstacles in the way of competitors' Google and Meta are facing scrutiny from UK and EU competition regulators over their infamous "Jedi Blue" ad-slinging deal.…  ( 8 min )
    UK Home Office dangles £20m for national gun licence database system
    But potential bidders will have to move fast on this one The Home Office is looking to replace its ancient and creaky National Firearms Licensing Management System (NFLMS) in a £20m contract.…  ( 7 min )
    The Human Genome Project will tell us who to support at Eurovision
    My parents were not lying to me but… who's the Finn? Something for the Weekend?  Later in life, my father used to make bizarre claims of Russian ancestry, which I put down to his Alzheimer's at the time.…  ( 10 min )
    We have redundancy, we have batteries, what could possibly go wrong?
    Practise makes... less than perfect On Call  A Register reader finds the inevitable single point of failure after a call-out to the heart of darkness in this week's On Call.…  ( 9 min )
    Infosys, Wipro, silent on their Russian operations
    Companies reportedly contemplating relocation of Eastern European ops Indian IT services giants Infosys and Wipro both operate offices in Russia - and neither is saying what will become of them.…  ( 8 min )
    Three Chinese web giants create streaming video 'standard'
    ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent team on improvement to WebRTC's startup times Chinese web giants Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance – the latter through its Volcano Engine hyperscale cloud service – have teamed up to create, in their terms, a new video streaming standard.…  ( 8 min )
    Germany bankrolls effort to build home-grown quantum systems
    With millions of euros, we'll do you a QSolid, say scientists Germany is getting more serious about quantum computing with the foundation of the QSolid project which aims to build a complete quantum computer based on cutting-edge native technology.…  ( 9 min )
    Toshiba's top investors signal strident opposition to planned two-way split
    They’re not bothering to be particularly polite about it either Toshiba's plan to split itself into two companies has been opposed by two significant groups of investors.…  ( 8 min )
    Moscow to issue HTTPS certs to Russian websites
    Meanwhile, Anonymous claims it's popped Putin's comms regulator Moscow has set up its own certificate authority to issue TLS certs to Russians affected by sanctions or otherwise punished for president Putin's invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Russian chip makers face uncertainty as war drags on
    Sanctions work, who knew? The screw is tightening on Russian chip makers as America moves to further cut off semiconductor supplies to Vladimir Putin's regime.…  ( 8 min )
    Canadian accused of unleashing NetWalker ransomware extradited
    More than $28m in crypto-coins found in home, it is claimed US prosecutors on Thursday said they have extradited a Canadian man to America to face charges that he conspired to distribute ransomware.…  ( 8 min )
    Analysis of leaked Conti files blows lid off ransomware gang
    Not only is this payback sweet, it gives network defenders valuable intelligence It was a Ukrainian security specialist who apparently turned the tables on the notorious Russia-based Conti, and leaked the ransomware gang's source code, chat logs, and tons of other sensitive data about the gang's operations, tools, and costs. …  ( 9 min )
    Fortinet says it’s all about the security ASICs
    Xie claims his custom chips lower infosec computing costs by up to 10x As security and networking converge, Fortinet CEO Ken Xie said the company he co-founded will win this particular $200bn market with its custom application-specific ICs, or ASIC chips.…  ( 8 min )
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    M1 Ultra macht Mac Studio schwerer
    Mehr Kerne, zwei Dies, stärkere Lüftung: Die Ultra-Variante der kleinen Workstation bringt deutlich mehr auf die Waage als der Mac Studi M1 Max.  ( 4 min )
    Russland: Medienaufsichtsbehörde sperrt Instagram
    Nach Facebook sperrt die russische Medienaufsichtsbehörde Roskomnadsor Instagram. Vorangegangen war das Zulassen von Gewaltaufrufen gegen "russische Invasoren".  ( 3 min )
    Telekom: Fritzboxen benötigen FritzOS-Update zum Telefonieren
    Wer einen Fritzbox-Router an einem Telekom-Internetanschluss betreibt, braucht ab Mitte März zwingend eine aktuelle Firmware-Version zum Telefonieren.  ( 3 min )
    "Haltet das Internet offen!": Appell gegen Sanktionen in Internet-Infrastruktur
    Die Diskussion um den richtigen Umgang mit Sanktionen gegen die Internetinfrastruktur läuft. Ein Internetpionier fordert ein Bekenntnis zu einem offenen Netz.  ( 4 min )
    Cross-Plattform: Uno Platform 4.1 stellt sich auf Android 12 ein
    Das Update der Open-Source-Plattform verspricht bis zu 30 Prozent höhere Performance für native Apps unter Windows, Android, macOS, iOS, Linux und WebAssembly.  ( 4 min )
    Russische Justiz will Facebook-Konzern Meta verbieten
    Russland will Meta als extremistische Organisation verbieten lassen – dem vorangegangen war das Zulassen von Äußerungen wie "Tod den russischen Eindringlingen".  ( 3 min )
    T-Systems: Open Telekom Cloud zieht über der Schweiz auf
    Mit der neuen Swiss Open Telekom Cloud will T-Systems insbesondere Kunden aus dem Finanzsektor und dem Gesundheitswesen gewinnen.  ( 3 min )
    Quantentaufe: Der erste deutsche Quantencomputer trägt den Namen QSolid
    Mit 76,3 Millionen Euro fördert das BSI das Projekt von 25 deutschen Unternehmen und Forschungszentren. Dabei geht es darum, die Qubit-Qualität zu verbessern.  ( 4 min )
    PHP Landscape Report 2021: Entwicklung neuer Features kommt vor Sicherheit
    Immer mehr PHP-Entwicklerteams setzen die Programmiersprache PHP in den Bereichen Services und APIs ein – im Vergleich zu 2020 mehr als doppelt so viele.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: JavaLand: heise online streamt von der Java-Entwicklerkonferenz
    Die Vorträge und ihr Begleitprogramm auf der Wintergarten-Bühne des Phantasialands werden nächsten Dienstag und Mittwoch live auch auf heise online übertragen.  ( 4 min )
    Regierungsberater: Massive Defizite bei Digitalisierung des Gesundheitswesens
    Die Bundesregierung sollte eine Digitalisierungsstrategie entwickeln, meinen die Regierungsberater von der Kommission EFI.  ( 4 min )
    Gerüchte zusammengefasst: Neue Grafikkarten und Prozessoren von März bis Juni
    Noch im März 2022 soll Nvidias GeForce RTX 3090 Ti erscheinen, im April folgen neue Radeon-Grafikkarten und günstigere Ryzen-Prozessoren.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Konferenz storage2day: Cloud Storage Day im April
    Der nächste Thementag der iX-Online-Konferenz zu Speichersystemen startet am 5. April. Er widmet sich Storage in und für die Cloud. Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos.  ( 3 min )
    Mac Pro: Apple beim Basismodell etwas weniger knausrig
    Die veraltete Intel-Xeon-Workstation kommt mit größerer SSD und flotterer Grafik, doch der Kauf lohnt nur noch in speziellen Fällen.  ( 4 min )
    Dokumentenmanagement: Erstes Release des wiederbelebten Paperless-ngx erschienen
    Das Release 1.6.0 von Paperless-ngx enthält neue Filteroptionen und verspricht verbesserten PDF-Viewer für das Handy.  ( 3 min )
    Whitebox-Routing: DENT 2.0 "Beeblebrox" veröffentlicht
    DENT hat Version 2.0 des Linux-Netzwerkbetriebssystems freigegeben. Neben einer besseren Dokumentation gibt es Secure Scaling, PoE-Control und Traffic-Policing.  ( 4 min )
    #TGIQF - ein kleines Quiz zu Malware und Cybercrime
    Ständig sind Sicherheitslücken im Gespräch, durch die Schadsoftware schlüpfen könnte. Was für Schädlinge gibt es überhaupt? Wie wirken die sich aus?  ( 3 min )
    JavaScript-Framework Ember glüht für TypeScript
    Für die offizielle TypeScript-Anbindung ist mit dem Ember TypeScript Core Team eine eigene Arbeitsgruppe im Kernteam des Frameworks zuständig.  ( 4 min )
    Web-Verschlüsselung: Russland stellt nun eigene TLS-Zertifikate aus
    Damit Websites trotz Sanktionen in Russland erreichbar bleiben, bietet eine staatliche Institution ab sofort TLS-Zertifikate an.  ( 4 min )
    Apple-Gerüchte: Neue Macs, "Studio Display Pro" und iPad Pro 11" ohne Mini-LED
    Nach der Keynote ist vor der Keynote: Aus Asien und den USA kommen frische Spekulationen zu Macs, Zubehör und Tablets.  ( 4 min )
    Angeblich US-Cyberattacken auf Russland über gekaperte Computer in China
    Eine chinesische Behörde beobachtet seit Beginn des Ukraine-Kriegs Angriff auf Computer im Land. Darüber würden Russland, Belarus und die Ukraine attackiert.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: IT-Recht für Admins – Grundlagen, Stolperfallen und Praxis
    Wie sieht ein rechtssicherer IT-Betrieb aus? Was dürfen Admins – und wozu sind sie aus rechtlicher Sicht sogar verpflichtet? Noch wenige Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Facebook und Instagram tolerieren Gewaltaufrufe gegen russisches Militär
    Eigentlich ist es in den Angeboten von Meta untersagt, bestimmte Personengruppen zu bedrohen. Diese Regeln lockert der Konzern nun teilweise.  ( 4 min )
    E-Rezept: Transparenz-Initiative der Gematik um "TI-Score" erweitert
    Die für die Telematikinfrastruktur des Gesundheitswesens zuständige Gematik erweitert ihre "Transparenz-Offensive" um den aktuellen Stand der Softwareanbieter.  ( 4 min )
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    Multiple Security Flaws Discovered in Popular Software Package Managers
    Multiple security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in popular package managers that, if potentially exploited, could be abused to run arbitrary code and access sensitive information, including source code and access tokens, from compromised machines. It's, however, worth noting that the flaws require the targeted developers to handle a malicious package in conjunction with one of the affected  ( 3 min )
    Russian Pushing New State-run TLS Certificate Authority to Deal With Sanctions
    The Russian government has established its own TLS certificate authority (CA) to address issues with accessing websites that have arisen in the wake of sanctions imposed by the west following the country's unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine. According to a message posted on the Gosuslugi public services portal, the Ministry of Digital Development is expected to provide a domestic  ( 3 min )
    Here's How to Find If WhatsApp Web Code on Your Browser Has Been Hacked
    Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Cloudflare have banded together for a new initiative called Code Verify to validate the authenticity of the messaging service's web app on desktop computers. Available in the form of a Chrome and Edge browser extension, the open-source add-on is designed to "automatically verif[y] the authenticity of the WhatsApp Web code being served to your browser," Facebook said  ( 3 min )
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    It’s been two years since covid-19 became a pandemic
    Today, March 11 2022, marks two years since covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. We’ve had lockdowns, vaccines, and arguments about how to move forward and live with this virus. We’ve watched the pandemic through numbers and data and memorials to the many lives lost, officially now over six million. It…  ( 3 min )
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    A Complete Guide To Mobile App Marketing
    Standing out among the millions of mobile apps can be challenging, but proper marketing can give you that crucial edge. This piece shares how to start your mobile app marketing strategy and improve it as you go while keeping up with the latest trends in the market.  ( 13 min )

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    Mayor: Russian troops shell Mariupol every 30 minutes.
    Russian invaders have shelled residential areas in Mariupol, Donetsk Oblast, incessantly with artillery and rocket systems, according to mayor Vadym Boychenko. Russian forces have also prevented the evacuation of civilians from the city, who have been in dire conditions. The post Mayor: Russian troops shell Mariupol every 30 minutes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Twitter deletes Russian embassy disinformation posts.
    The social network has deleted tweets from the Russian Embassy in the U.K. which attempted to deny Russian involvement in the March 9 attack on a hospital in Mariupol. Twitter said it had removed the posts for denying violent incidents. The post Twitter deletes Russian embassy disinformation posts. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian invaders shoot at pensioners in their car.
    In Makarov, Kyiv Oblast, a Russian Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) fired upon a civilian car containing an elderly man and woman, according to Kyiv police. Both were killed. The post Russian invaders shoot at pensioners in their car. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Reznikov: Russian forces killed more civilians than Ukrainian service personnel.
    Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has described Russia’s invasion as a “terrorist war,” stating that Russian troops had acted like “criminals.” According to Reznikov, Russian troops had killed more Ukrainian civilians than soldiers. The post Reznikov: Russian forces killed more civilians than Ukrainian service personnel. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces shell more than 280 schools since the start of the war.
    Ukraine’s Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Shkarlet stated that Russian forces had destroyed or damaged 280 educational institutions through bombing and shelling. The ministry has developed an interactive map to track damage to schools. The post Russian forces shell more than 280 schools since the start of the war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia promises to open daily humanitarian corridors, but only to Russia.
    From 10 a.m. every day, Russia will open humanitarian corridors, but only towards Russia. This will be done without the permission of the Ukrainian government. Head of the National Defense Management Center of Russia Mikhail Mizintsev states that Kyiv “does not approve the departure of civilians towards the Russian Federation.” The post Russia promises to open daily humanitarian corridors, but only to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Slovak government approves deployment of NATO troops.
    The post Slovak government approves deployment of NATO troops. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelenksy on Putin’s nuclear threats: ‘This is a bluff.’
    In an interview with German newspaper Die Zeit, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it was unlikely that Russian President Vladimir Putin would resort to nuclear weapons. “It’s one thing to be a murderer. It’s another to be suicidal,” he said. The post Zelenksy on Putin’s nuclear threats: ‘This is a bluff.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    U.S Intelligence director says no-fly zone will not protect Ukraine.
    The post U.S Intelligence director says no-fly zone will not protect Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Izium residents come under attack during evacuation.
    Russian forces violated the temporary ceasefire for a humanitarian corridor out of the city, shelling the area where citizens attempted to flee, according to Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Synehubov. Despite the attack, 44 buses left the city and evacuated 1,600 people. The post Izium residents come under attack during evacuation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian forces attack civilian vehicle, killing woman.
    In the village of Darivka, Kherson Oblast, Russian forces had fired upon a car, which burned down killing the driver, according to the Kherson Oblast Prosecutor’s Office. The post Russian forces attack civilian vehicle, killing woman. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia’s war on Ukraine jeopardizes global food security, increasing famine risk
    Spring. As the winter softens, Ukraine’s farmers used to take to their fields, sowing the seeds of wheat, sunflowers, and buckwheat and tending to poultry farms whose yields are sent across the world. This year, planting has become a luxury, in many cases fields and livestock have been abandoned. Millions […] The post Russia’s war on Ukraine jeopardizes global food security, increasing famine risk appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    US to give additional $53 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
    U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced this aid during her visit to Poland. This funding is in addition to nearly $54 million in humanitarian assistance announced by the U.S. earlier. The post US to give additional $53 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Over 80,000 civilians evacuated from Sumy, Kyiv oblasts in two days.
    According to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories, more than 60,000 people were evacuated from Sumy and its neighboring Trostianets and Krasnopillia to Poltava, while 20,000 civilians were evacuated from Bucha, Hostomel, Irpin, and Vorzel in Kyiv Oblast. The evacuation is ongoing in Kyiv Oblast, […] The post Over 80,000 civilians evacuated from Sumy, Kyiv oblasts in two days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    SBU: Russia considers blowing up ammonia warehouses in Kharkiv Oblast.
    The Security Service of Ukraine says that Russian occupiers are “seriously considering” blowing up ammonia warehouses and blaming it on Ukraine’s armed forces. The post SBU: Russia considers blowing up ammonia warehouses in Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Goldman Sachs to become first major U.S. bank to exit Russia.
    Three decades after becoming the first Western bank to go into business with the Russian government following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Goldman Sachs announced on March 10 that it was taking steps to wind down its operations in Russia. The post Goldman Sachs to become first major U.S. bank to exit Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Energoatom: Russian occupiers mined coast of reservoir near Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear plant.
    Energoatom is Ukraine’s state-run nuclear company. Russian forces seized the nuclear plant on March 4. The post Energoatom: Russian occupiers mined coast of reservoir near Zaporizhzhia’s nuclear plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    2 Belarusians among civilians killed by Russian planes coming from Belarus.
    Russian planes had taken off from Belarusian airfields and bombed Korosten in Zhytomyr Oblast overnight into March 10, according to the city mayor Volodymyr Moskalenko. Three people died, including two Belarusian citizens. According to the mayor, 60-70% of the population has already left Korosten. The post 2 Belarusians among civilians killed by Russian planes coming from Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian propaganda’s latest invention: Ukraine is “developing biological weapons” and using birds to deliver viruses.
    Russia’s state media RIA Novosti cites its Defense Ministry spreading false claims that the Kremlin forces have “exposed” a secret project where a flu strain was being developed in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa’s laboratories. Moscow says that Ukraine intends to distribute new viruses in Russia through bats and migratory birds. The post Russian propaganda’s latest invention: Ukraine is “developing biological weapons” and using birds to deliver viruses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine launches website to collect data on damages caused by Russians.
    Developed by the President’s Office, Economy Ministry and the Kyiv School of Economics, the goal is to keep track of all property destroyed during Russia’s invasion. The data collected in the project “Russia will pay” will be used in international courts against Moscow for compensation. The post Ukraine launches website to collect data on damages caused by Russians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Authorities investigating 38 cases of Ukrainian officials and law enforcement officers helping Russian occupiers.
    Among others, the State Investigation Bureau launched criminal proceedings against several police officers in Mariupol, who are accused of committing treason under martial law and siding with the Russian occupiers. The post Authorities investigating 38 cases of Ukrainian officials and law enforcement officers helping Russian occupiers. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Chinese FM says he hopes Russia’s war will end soon.
    The state broadcaster CCTV cited Wang Yi saying that he hopes to see “fighting and the war stop as soon as possible.” This marks the first time that China’s top diplomat described the situation unfolding in Ukraine as a “war.” During the Munich Security Conference held on Feb. 19, Yi […] The post Chinese FM says he hopes Russia’s war will end soon. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky signs law allowing seizure of Russian property in Ukraine.
    The new law allows Ukraine to confiscate property that belongs to the Russian Federation or its residents without any compensation. The Ukrainian parliament passed the bill on March 3. The post Zelensky signs law allowing seizure of Russian property in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian ombudsman: At least 71 children killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24.
    As of 11 a.m. on March 10, more than 100 children have also been injured, according to ombudsman Lyudmyla Denisova. The post Ukrainian ombudsman: At least 71 children killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lukashenko says he sends Belarusian specialists to ensure power supply at Chornobyl plant.
    Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko said that he discussed the plant, controlled by Russian soldiers and cut off electricity, in a phone call with Vladimir Putin on March 9. Lukashenko is scheduled to meet Putin in Moscow on March 11. The post Lukashenko says he sends Belarusian specialists to ensure power supply at Chornobyl plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Eugene Czolij: Ukraine is embodiment of true values of EU member state. EU must grant it membership now!
    The Treaty on European Union, also known as the Maastricht Treaty, establishes how a country can become a member state of the European Union. The relevant provisions of this treaty regarding membership stipulate that: “Article 2 The Union is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, […] The post Eugene Czolij: Ukraine is embodiment of true values of EU member state. EU must grant it membership now! appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    Lithuanian parliament calls for Ukraine’s immediate EU candidate status.
    The Lithuanian parliament, Seimas, approved a resolution to fully support Ukraine on its path to EU membership. The resolution calls on the bloc’s institutions to open membership talks as soon as possible and on all EU member states to support Ukraine’s candidacy process. The post Lithuanian parliament calls for Ukraine’s immediate EU candidate status. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Klitschko: About half of Kyiv residents left capital since Russia’s war began.
    Still, the Kyiv mayor said the capital is “like a fortress.” He said it was thanks to the Ukrainian soldiers fighting on the outskirts of Kyiv to thwart Kremlin efforts to capture Kyiv and overthrow the government. According to the latest estimates, there are just under 2 million residents now […] The post Klitschko: About half of Kyiv residents left capital since Russia’s war began. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region.
    Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region. According to Oleksiy Kuleba, Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Vorzel, which have been cut off from the capital by Russian troops, remain among the most dangerous areas. The same goes for Zhytomyr highway, the northern part of the Vyshhorogskiy district, and Makariv. The post Kyiv Oblast Governor named most dangerous areas in region. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says.
    Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says. Minister Clement Beaune said, “it is my deep conviction that European Union, I don’t know when, in a few years, will probably be extended to Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, perhaps to other countries.” The minister also reiterated the […] The post Ukraine likely to join EU ‘in few years’, French EU affairs minister says. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’.
    Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’. The state news agency BelTa quoted Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko telling defense chiefs that they must prevent any attempt – presumably by Ukrainian forces – to cut off Russian supply lines. The post Lukashenko: Belarus army must prevent ‘any attack on Russia from the rear’. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller.
    UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller. The British government added to the sanctions list Igor Sechin, the chief executive of Rosneft; Andrey Kostin, the chairman of VTB; Alexei Miller, the chief executive of Gazprom; Nikolai Tokarev, the president of Transneft; and Dmitri Lebedev, the chairman […] The post UK sanctioned 7 more Russian oligarchs, including Abramovich, Sechin and Miller. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba-Lavrov meeting ends with no result
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on March 10 in Turkey, in an attempt to broker a 24-hour ceasefire and a humanitarian corridor to the southern port city of Mariupol, encircled by Russian troops. According to Kuleba, no results were reached since Lavrov didn’t […] The post Kuleba-Lavrov meeting ends with no result appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba: “I came here with a humanitarian purpose, to walk out of the meeting with a decision to arrange a humanitarian corridor to and from Mariupol.”
    The post Kuleba: “I came here with a humanitarian purpose, to walk out of the meeting with a decision to arrange a humanitarian corridor to and from Mariupol.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last.
    Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last. Andriy Yermak, in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda, said that authorities were preparing for Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine for months — ‘and now we see the result, we are successfully fighting for two weeks,’ but […] The post Zelensky’s Chief of Staff: We didn’t believe Russia would invade Ukraine until very last. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Foreign ministers will meet in Turkey on March 10. Kuleba urged Lavrov to approach the talks “in good faith, not from a propagandistic perspective,” but admitted that his expectations of the negotiations “are low”. The post Kuleba, Lavrov meeting for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol.
    Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol. At least 17 people were injured, Mariupol City Council reported. The post Three people, including child, killed due to Russia’s airstrike at hospital in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories.
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories.The routes include Trostyanets, Krasnopillya, and Sumy to Poltava; Mariupol to Zaporizhia (with demining throughout the road); Volnovakha to Pokrovsk; Izyum-Lozova (Kharkiv region); Bucha, Borodyanka, Irpin […] The post Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 10, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    FT: Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei cut smartphone shipments to Russia as rouble collapses.
    Since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, shipments from leading Chinese smartphone producers have fallen by at least half, people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. The post FT: Xiaomi, Oppo and Huawei cut smartphone shipments to Russia as rouble collapses. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia has fired 710 missiles against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale war on Feb. 24
    , according to a senior U.S. defense official. Russian forces have gotten closer to the cities of Kharkiv and Mykolaiv, CNN reports. The post Russia has fired 710 missiles against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale war on Feb. 24 appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US House passes ban on import of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal.
    The bill will also reassess Russia’s relationship with the World Trade Organization, as well as reinstate the Magnitsky Act to “strengthen sanctions on Russia for human rights violations.” The post US House passes ban on import of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Russia drops from global indexes this week.
    MSCI Inc., S&P Dow Jones Indices, and FTSE Russell stated on March 9 that Russian stocks would be removed from global stock benchmarks at a price of “zero” or “effectively zero.” The post WSJ: Russia drops from global indexes this week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Rio Tinto PLC, the world’s second-largest miner by market value, to withdraw from Russia.
    Rio Tinto, which is a purchaser of Russian fuel, among other products, stated on March 10 that it will be “terminating all commercial relationships with any Russian businesses.” The post Rio Tinto PLC, the world’s second-largest miner by market value, to withdraw from Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US top general in Europe: anti-tank, anti-aircraft weapons more effective for Ukraine than MiG-29s.
    Commander of U.S. European Command Gen. Tod Wolters said Ukrainians were “making excellent use of these weapons now” and that adding more aircraft would have a marginal benefit and potentially escalate the war. The post US top general in Europe: anti-tank, anti-aircraft weapons more effective for Ukraine than MiG-29s. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    United States calls Russian disinformation about U.S. biowarfare labs in Ukraine “laughable.”
    Pentagon spokesman John Kirby dispelled on March 9 false claims by Russia that the U.S. is operating a biowarfare facility in Ukraine. State Department spokesman Ned Price said also on March 9 that Russia “is inventing false pretexts in an attempt to justify its own horrific actions in Ukraine.” The post United States calls Russian disinformation about U.S. biowarfare labs in Ukraine “laughable.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine cancels stand-by lending agreement with the IMF.
    Ukraine will instead work with the global lender to design an appropriate economic program focused on rehabilitation and growth when conditions permit. The post Ukraine cancels stand-by lending agreement with the IMF. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Why is Putin still in charge of the West’s agenda?
    It’s infuriating that Russia’s serial killer, autocrat Vladimir Putin, is telling Western powers what they should be doing. What is worst, they are listening. The war-crime nominee has launched an incomprehensible war on global democracies by attacking Ukraine for no reason other than he thinks that he can get away […] The post Oksana Bashuk Hepburn: Why is Putin still in charge of the West’s agenda? appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    US House of Representatives passes spending bill with $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
    U.S. House members more than doubled the Biden administration’s original request for emergency aid for Ukraine, allocating $6.5 billion to the Pentagon for military assistance and $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance and economic aid to Ukraine amid Russia’s all-out war. The post US House of Representatives passes spending bill with $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian aircraft bomb Okhtyrka and the village of Bytytsya in Sumy Oblast.
    The overnight attacks on March 9 destroyed residential neighborhoods and infrastructure, according to head of the Sumy regional administration Dmytro Zhyvytsky. He also said that Russian forces have been bombing Okhtyrka every day and night. The post Russian aircraft bomb Okhtyrka and the village of Bytytsya in Sumy Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    U.S. Commerce Secretary: “There is no expiration date” on export sanctions against Russia.
    U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated on March 9 that the export controls will last “as long as it takes.” She also noted that the U.S. is “in it to win”, and warned that any country, including China, would face repercussions if it did not abide by the export restrictions. The post U.S. Commerce Secretary: “There is no expiration date” on export sanctions against Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    France to allocate 100 million euros in financial aid to populations affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    The French Foreign Ministry also announced on March 9 that it has also committed 100 tons of supplies to those affected by the war, according to Interfax news agency. The post France to allocate 100 million euros in financial aid to populations affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian air force destroys at least eight targets in two days.
    Ukraine wiped out four Russian Su-25 aircrafts, two helicopters, and two cruise missiles in Kyiv and the Joint Force Operation regions on March 8-9, Interfax news agency reports, citing the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ukraine’s updated estimates of total Russian losses are 56 aircrafts and 82 helicopters. The post Ukrainian air force destroys at least eight targets in two days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UNICEF: More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine since start of Russia’s all-out war.
    UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell said at least 37 children have been killed and 50 injured in less than two weeks, while over 1 million children had to flee Ukraine to neighboring countries. The post UNICEF: More than 1 million children have fled Ukraine since start of Russia’s all-out war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine launches website to track human rights violations by Russia.
    Head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office Andriy Yermak said the collected information will be used as evidence against Russia in the European Court of Human Rights and the International Court of Justice. The post Ukraine launches website to track human rights violations by Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    CNN: British soldiers may have traveled unlawfully to fight alongside Ukraine.
    A spokesperson for the British army told CNN that “a small number of individual soldiers” may have left Ukraine to fight in a “personal capacity.” Earlier, U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said British soldiers would be prosecuted for desertion if they head to Ukraine to fight against Russian forces. The post CNN: British soldiers may have traveled unlawfully to fight alongside Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in Antalya, Turkey
    for first round of talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Turkey has offered to mediate between the two sides amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The post Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba arrives in Antalya, Turkey appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Ukraine regains control of Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleh Synegubov announced that Russian forces were attempting to encircle the city but were repelled by a Ukrainian counterattack. The post Ukraine’s military: Ukraine regains control of Derhachi, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    WSJ: Iconic Russian car manufacturer Lada halts production.
    Due to Western sanctions, the company was forced to halt operations as it could not source the necessary parts and supplies. The post WSJ: Iconic Russian car manufacturer Lada halts production. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Japanese companies Sony and Epson withdraw from Russian market.
    Sony has halted sales of its PlayStation consoles and software in Russia. Epson will suspend exports of its products to Russia and Belarus and has pledged $1 million to the UNHCR to support humanitarian relief. The post Japanese companies Sony and Epson withdraw from Russian market. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    US rejects Poland’s offer to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, cites “high risks.”
    After Poland offered to transfer its Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets to a U.S. base in Germany in order to replenish Ukraine’s air force, the Pentagon assessed the move “may be seen as escalatory.” The post US rejects Poland’s offer to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, cites “high risks.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Francis M. O’Donnell: UN must impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine
    Many struggle to understand world powers’ refusal to enforce a no-fly zone (NFZ), at least on the western rest of Ukraine not (yet) occupied by Russia.  It has been repeatedly requested by its legitimate democratically elected President Volodymyr Zelensky for the whole of this sovereign independent and democratic country, itself […] The post Francis M. O’Donnell: UN must impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    IMF approves $1.4 billion in emergency financing support to Ukraine.
    The funds will help Ukraine meet urgent financing needs and mitigate the economic impact of Russia’s war. The post IMF approves $1.4 billion in emergency financing support to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia may set the scene to use chemical weapons.
    U.S. and British officials said at a briefing on March 9 that there is “good reason” to be concerned about this especially considering Russia’s use of such weapons in Syria. The post Russia may set the scene to use chemical weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UK fears Russia may be setting stage to use chemical weapons.
    The U.S. and British officials said that there is a “good reason” to be concerned about this especially amid Russia’s experience of using such weapons during the war in Syria. The post UK fears Russia may be setting stage to use chemical weapons. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Dropping a bomb on a maternity hospital — it’s the ultimate proof that what is happening is genocide of Ukrainians.’
    “Europeans, you can’t say you didn’t see what is happening. You have to tighten the sanctions until Russia can’t continue their savage war.” The post Zelensky: ‘Dropping a bomb on a maternity hospital — it’s the ultimate proof that what is happening is genocide of Ukrainians.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
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    WhatsApp emits extension to detect tampering with desktop web apps
    Code Verify tool confers with Cloudflare to warn of any shenanigans WhatsApp and Cloudflare have teamed up to provide desktop users of WhatsApp's web client with a browser extension called Code Verify that checks the integrity of the software running in their browser.…  ( 9 min )
    Brain-like neurochips good for supercomputers, not just AI, says Sandia
    Gee, could this be something Intel or IBM actually lead? Neuromorphic chips that mimic the way brains work may have broad applicability for high-performance computing applications and could be a better fit than CPUs and GPUs in some cases, according to Sandia National Laboratories in the US.…  ( 8 min )
    Developer adoption is our priority, profits second, Cloudflare tells bankers
    We seem to give away stuff for free at just the right time, says CFO If Cloudflare CFO Thomas Seifert's take on his company's direction is accurate, expect future strategy to focus on how it can use its slew of newly announced tools to make the biggest dent in existing markets. Profit motivations come a distant second, as least for now.…  ( 8 min )
    Lenovo targets midrange with new servers, services lineup
    Focused on price point, energy-efficiency compute for midsized enterprise Lenovo is rolling out customized infrastructure bundles for midsize organizations that include new servers and a range of new services, mostly focused on bolstering security.…  ( 8 min )
    Alleged REvil suspect extradited and arraigned on ransomware spree charges
    Little doubt about US federal court outcome A Ukrainian national alleged to be a member of the REvil ransomware gang has been extradited to the US and charged with multiple criminal offences.…  ( 7 min )
    New Windows 11 build boasts inbox updates and UI tweaks
    Sets is still dead, but perhaps some more Tabs might help? Microsoft has sent a fresh build of Windows 11 into the Dev Channel, and eagle-eyed insiders have already spotted some hidden treats among the updates.…  ( 8 min )
    Conflict in Ukraine disrupts fragile supply chain recovery
    Energy and air costs rise, inflation is up... and Russia 'likely turn to Chinese vendors' says analyst The pandemic revived the fortunes of PC makers but now another crisis, the gut-wrenching invasion of Ukraine by Russia, threatens to disrupt the supply chain in Western Europe and beyond.…  ( 8 min )
    Mitel VoIP systems used in staggering DDoS attacks
    One malicious network packet can theoretically spark billions more against a victim Miscreants have launched massive, amplified distributed denial-of-service attacks by exploiting a vulnerability in Mitel collaboration systems.…  ( 9 min )
    Fedora inches closer to dropping x86-32 support
    Fall is coming: Devs encouraged to prune 'leaf packages' Following discussion on the mailing list, the Fedora team is taking another small step away from x86-32 support, with developers urged to stop building i686 versions of "leaf packages" – in other words, packages that nothing else depends upon.…  ( 8 min )
    Reg reader rages over Virgin Media's email password policy
    No more than 10 alphanumerics, no special characters – in 2022? A Register reader has raised concerns over UK ISP Virgin Media's password policies after discovering he couldn't set a password longer than 10 characters or one that includes non-alphanumeric characters.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go tier for Power Apps
    The plan? Pay for low code and Azure services subscription in one shot. The price? Double pre-paid plans Microsoft is adding a pay-as-you-go tier for users of its low-code Power Apps platform, linking usage to an Azure subscription. However, this comes at a cost compared to pre-paid plans.…  ( 8 min )
    Why Nvidia sees a future in software and services: Recurring revenue
    Thanks for that GPU purchase, we'll start a tab for you Nvidia is repositioning itself as a software and services company, allowing it to regularly extract revenue from those using its graphics processors.…  ( 9 min )
    Sony Interactive Entertainment pulls PlayStation from Russia
    Ukraine's digital transformation minister asked for action to bore Russians into protest – he has his wish Sony Interactive Entertainment has suspended all software and hardware shipments to Russia and closed the local PlayStation store.…  ( 8 min )
    Ukraine invasion: We should consider internet sanctions, says ICANN ex-CEO
    Keep Russia's citizens online but block its military networks, say The former head of ICANN, two EU parliamentarians, and a handful of technical, security, and legal experts on Thursday plan to publish an open letter to the internet governance community arguing that the time has come to develop a targeted internet sanctions system.…  ( 8 min )
    Huawei UK board members resign over silence on Ukraine invasion
    Knights depart Chinese mega-corp's round table Multiple reports have surfaced claiming that two members of Huawei's UK board have resigned over the company's stance – or lack thereof – on Russia's illegal invasion of the Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Driverless car first: Chinese company recalls faulty AI
    Pony.ai pulls three of its test fleet from Californian roads Chinese driverless car company Pony.ai has scored an unwanted first: it's recalled some versions of its AI software from US roads after admitting to faults.…  ( 8 min )
    US warns Chinese chipmakers: Sell to Russia, suffer Huawei's fate
    Secondary sanctions well and truly in play now US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has suggested Chinese companies consider Huawei's recent history before they sell their wares to Russia.…  ( 8 min )
    NASA awaits approval of its $24bn 2022 budget
    A billion here, a billion there, after a while, it starts adding up to real money NASA's request for $24bn in funding for its 2022 fiscal year will be considered by US lawmakers this month.…  ( 8 min )
    Ukraine invasion: This may be the quiet before the cyber-storm, IT staff warned
    Now is the time to be a prepper – the computer security kind As the invasion of Ukraine heads into its third week with NATO allies ratcheting up sanctions against Russia, infosec vendors have urged Western governments and businesses to prepare for retaliatory cyberattacks.…  ( 9 min )
    Biden issues Executive Order to tame digital currencies
    We just want to make sure you do only good everyday with these coins President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an Executive Order directing US government agencies to develop a framework to promote and police digital currencies.…  ( 11 min )
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    Malware disguised as security tool targets Ukraine's IT Army
    A new malware distribution campaign has surfaced, taking advantage of the willingness of a large number of people to support Ukraine in the ongoing cyber warfare to infect them with info-stealers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google rolling out Air Raid Alerts to Android users in Ukraine
    Google is rolling out an air raid alert system to all Android phones in Ukraine to help them get back to safety from incoming Russian airstrikes. [...]  ( 3 min )
    REvil ransomware member extradited to U.S. to stand trial for Kaseya attack
    The U.S. Department of Justice announced that alleged REvil ransomware affiliate, Yaroslav Vasinskyi, was extradited to the United States last week to stand trial for the Kaseya cyberattack. [...]  ( 4 min )
    SEC wants public companies to report breaches within four days
    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed rule amendments to require publicly traded companies to report data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents within four days after they're discovered. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russia creates its own TLS certificate authority to bypass sanctions
    Russia has created its own trusted TLS certificate authority (CA) to solve website access problems that have been piling up after sanctions prevent certificate renewals. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA updates Conti ransomware alert with nearly 100 domain names
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated the alert on Conti ransomware with indicators of compromise (IoCs) consisting of close to 100 domain names used in malicious operations. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Windows 11 gets new Clipchamp video editor, search highlights
    Microsoft has released a fresh Windows 11 build that adds Clipchamp as a new Window 11 video editing and creation application. The new build also comes with a sizable list of improvements and fixes for known issues. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    An Introduction To AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)
    In this article, Vivek Maskara introduces Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) Cloud Development Kit (CDK) which is increasingly becoming a popular tool for managing AWS-based infrastructure. We’ll take a closer look into CDK concepts, and then how to use the AWS CDK toolkit to deploy a sample application to an AWS account.  ( 12 min )
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    Apple Studio Display am Windows-PC nur mit Basisfunktionen
    Apples neuer 5K-Monitor mit integriertem iPhone-Chip ist vorrangig für Macs gedacht, lässt sich aber auch an PCs betreiben – mit Einbußen.  ( 4 min )
    Gloo Mesh Enterprise 2.0: QoL-Features für das Istio-Service-Mesh
    Das auf Istio-basierte Gloo Service Mesh umfasst neben einer eBPF-Programmierschnittstelle auch viele Visualisierungshilfen wie ein erneuertes Dashboard.  ( 4 min )
    Auf den Arm nehmen: Tinkerkit Braccio Arduino Robotic Arm
    Der Roboterarm Tinkerkit Braccio Robot verspricht einen kostengünstigen Einstieg in die Robotik. Lohnt sich der Kauf?  ( 7 min )
    Ein halbes Jahr vorm Support-Ende: Umstieg vom Windows und SQL Server 2012
    Windows Server 2012 und der SQL Server 2012 sind in einem bald Geschichte. Microsoft drängt Unternehmen jetzt zum Umstieg – insbesondere in die Cloud.  ( 3 min )
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    Ein erstes Performance-Ergebnis des 20-Kerners M1 Ultra lässt sich in der Geekbench-Datenbank finden. Er nähert sich AMDs Ryzen Threadripper an.  ( 3 min )
    Tinder: Dating-Plattform bietet Hintergrundchecks für US-Nutzer an
    Tinder-Nutzer in den USA können potenzielle Partner auf eine möglicherweise gewalttätige oder kriminelle Vita überprüfen.  ( 3 min )
    EU-Parlament will Batterien nachhaltiger und leicht austauschbar machen
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    software-architektur.tv: Wir bauen eine Softwarearchitektur mit Struktur
    heise Developer präsentiert software-architektur.tv, den Videocast von Eberhard Wolff und Lisa Moritz. Diesmal zeigt Wolff das Implementieren von Strukturen.  ( 4 min )
    Geheimnisverrat bei Apple im Podcast von Mac & i
    Apple ist eine besonders verschwiegene Firma, der es aber seit Jahren immer seltener gelingt, die Öffentlichkeit so richtig zu überraschen. Woran liegt das?  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Teambuilding: Frühbucherrabatt für Team Up! gilt nun bis 17. März
    Das Online-Event Team Up! unterstützt am 31. März die Teamentwicklung – für alle, die End-to-End-Verantwortung tragen. Heise verlängert die Frühbucherphase.  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft Power Apps: Nur für Low-Code-Anwendung zahlen, die man wirklich nutzt
    Wer seinen Anwendern Low-Code-Programme aus Microsofts Power Apps bereitstellen will, kann diese nun flexibel auf Nutzungsbasis abrechnen lassen.  ( 3 min )
    Spectre V2 ist auch bei ARM und Intel zurück: Angriff auf Branch History Buffer
    Bisherige Schutzmechanismen von Intel-Prozessoren und ARM-Kernen gegen Seitenkanalangriffe vom Typ Spectre V2 reichen nicht aus.  ( 4 min )
    Continuous Integration: KI-gestützte Sourcecodeanalyse – CircleCI kauft Ponicode
    Durch die Übernahme von Ponicode will CircleCI Entwickler noch gezielter bei der Sicherung ihrer Codequalität in Continuous-Integration-Pipelines unterstützen.  ( 3 min )
    Programmiersprache: Microsoft möchte Typhinweise nach JavaScript bringen
    Die Typsyntax soll rein optional sein und lediglich für die Entwicklungswerkzeuge, aber nicht für JavaScript-Engines gelten.  ( 5 min )
    heise-Angebot: Projektmanagement mit Jira und Confluence: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise
    An drei Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 12 praxisnahen Stunden, ihr Projektmanagement zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
    Anzeige: Schule, Kommune und IT-Partner – eine wertvolle Koalition
    Abschließend zur Artikelreihe "Schul-IT als Dienstleistung" bringen wir mit diesem Beitrag wichtige Eckpunkte zusammen.  ( 6 min )
    Mac Studio: Wie nah der neue Profi-Mac am Cube ist
    Apples wohl legendärster Power Mac wird bald 22 Jahre alt. Was hat der alte Cube mit dem neuen Mac Studio gemeinsam?  ( 4 min )
    Russischer Angriff: Ukraine bereitet Verlegung von IT und Daten ins Ausland vor
    Die Ukraine leistet den russischen Truppen weiter Gegenwehr. Die Regierung Kiew bereitet aber auch die eigene IT für den Fall einer Niederlage vor.  ( 4 min )
    Bericht: Neuer Mac mini kommt noch – und zwar mit M2
    Apple arbeitet weiterhin an einem überarbeiteten Kompaktrechner. Es könnte einer der ersten mit dem neuen M2-SoC werden.  ( 4 min )
    Thunderbird und Tor-Browser dichten Sicherheitslecks ab
    Etwas verzögert gibt es auch für den Mail-Client Thunderbird und den Tor-Browser Aktualisierungen. Unter anderem schließen sie Sicherheitslücken.  ( 4 min )
    Russische Medienaufsichtsbehörde: Tiktok soll Beschränkung gegen Putin aufheben
    Die russische Medienaufsichtsbehörde Roskomnadzor fordert Tiktok auf, die Beschränkungen gegen Putin aufzuheben und Gründe für Sperren zu nennen.  ( 3 min )
    Für den Mac Studio: Neue Tastaturen, Trackpads und Mäuse von Apple
    Apples neue Workstation wird wie schon der Mac mini ohne Peripherie geliefert. Die muss man teuer hinzukaufen – immerhin kommt sie in neuem Look.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Die Public Cloud kosteneffizient nutzen
    Der eintägige Online-Workshop am 1.4. erklärt die Gebührenmodelle von AWS, Azure und Co. und zeigt, wo Kostenfallen und überflüssige Gebühren lauern.  ( 3 min )
    Gezielte Internetsperren gegen Russland: Die Netz-Community will aktiv werden
    Nach der Absage der ICANN und der RIPE an einen Rauswurf Russlands aus dem Internet, heißt es aus der "Internet-Community", man müsse selbst handeln.  ( 5 min )
    #heiseshow: Wie Russland im Internet isoliert werden kann und wie nicht
    Nach Russlands Angriff auf die Ukraine waren Rufe nach dem Rauswurf Russlands aus dem Internet laut geworden. Wir besprechen ab 12 Uhr, was geht und was nicht.  ( 4 min )
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    Iranian Hackers Targeting Turkey and Arabian Peninsula in New Malware Campaign
    The Iranian state-sponsored threat actor known as MuddyWater has been attributed to a new swarm of attacks targeting Turkey and the Arabian Peninsula with the goal of deploying remote access trojans (RATs) on compromised systems. "The MuddyWater supergroup is highly motivated and can use unauthorized access to conduct espionage, intellectual property theft, and deploy ransomware and destructive  ( 3 min )
    New Exploit Bypasses Existing Spectre-v2 Mitigations in Intel, AMD, Arm CPUs
    Researchers have disclosed a new technique that could be used to circumvent existing hardware mitigations in modern processors from Intel, AMD, and Arm and stage speculative execution attacks such as Spectre to leak sensitive information from host memory. Attacks like Spectre are designed to break the isolation between different applications by taking advantage of an optimization technique  ( 3 min )
    Ukrainian Hacker Linked to REvil Ransomware Attacks Extradited to United States
    Yaroslav Vasinskyi, a Ukrainian national, linked to the Russia-based REvil ransomware group has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges for his role in carrying out the file-encrypting malware attacks against several companies, including Kaseya last July. The 22-year-old had been previously arrested in Poland in October 2021, prompting the U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) to file charges of  ( 3 min )
    Emotet Botnet's Latest Resurgence Spreads to Over 100,000 Computers
    The insidious Emotet botnet, which staged a return in November 2021 after a 10-month-long hiatus, is once again exhibiting signs of steady growth, amassing a swarm of over 100,000 infected hosts for perpetrating its malicious activities. "While Emotet has not yet attained the same scale it once had, the botnet is showing a strong resurgence with a total of approximately 130,000 unique bots  ( 3 min )
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    Thunderbird und Tor-Browser dichten Sicherheitslecks ab
    Etwas verzögert gibt es auch für den Mail-Client Thunderbird und den Tor-Browser Aktualisierungen. Unter anderem schließen sie Sicherheitslücken.  ( 4 min )
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    The cameras that capture fragile deep-sea jellies in their element
    Deep in the ocean, below the reach of wind-driven currents but well above the seafloor, lies an in-between world—the eerily still midwaters, dominated by alien-looking, gelatinous life forms. Here ctenophores swim about using glittering comb-legs, colonies of siphonophore clones stretch a hundred feet long, and giant larvaceans secrete elaborate mucus structures. These strange inhabitants of the…  ( 6 min )

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    Ukraine evacuates 48,000 people, many still in dire conditions amid Russian attacks
    The day of March 9 started with the Ukrainian authorities making a hopeful announcement that they expect a temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 Ukrainian cities, the besieged ones and those that have been hot spots of Russia’s war. According to Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian presidential […] The post Ukraine evacuates 48,000 people, many still in dire conditions amid Russian attacks appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 4 min )
    WarnerMedia, Discovery pause broadcasting in Russia.
    The companies, which are close to completing the merger next month, announced the decision in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the new censorship law. Warner Media, which includes HBO, CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, along with Discovery’s 15 channels went off-air on March 9. The post WarnerMedia, Discovery pause broadcasting in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Only after direct talks between the two presidents can we end this war.’
    Zelenskiy told Bild TV there had been no direct contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky: ‘Only after direct talks between the two presidents can we end this war.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russians reportedly promise Russian passports to citizens of occupied Berdiansk.
    The news was broadcast on local radio. They also promised to write off all home utilities debts for the residents of the port city. According to Oleksandr Starukh, head of regional military administration, the radio staff was forced to put Russian propaganda on air. In neighboring Melitopol, the occupiers also […] The post Russians reportedly promise Russian passports to citizens of occupied Berdiansk. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN reports over 500 civilians killed in Ukraine.
    As of March 9, the United Nations Office for Human Rights had recorded 1,424 civilian casualties, 516 killed, including 37 children, and 908 injured after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24. The organization believes that the actual figures are “considerably higher, especially in government-controlled areas.” The post UN reports over 500 civilians killed in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russia loses 56 planes, 82 helicopters in 2 weeks of fighting.
    The numbers were released by the Ukrainian armed forces. The Ukrainian losses aren’t disclosed. The post Russia loses 56 planes, 82 helicopters in 2 weeks of fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kremlin spokesman: Putin was unaware that Russian conscripts were sent to Ukraine.
    Dmitry Peskov claimed that Russian armed forces had clear instructions not to involve conscripts in the invasion of Ukraine, and that Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office will investigate the decision to involve them. It’s the first time that Russia admitted it’s sending conscripted soldiers to fight in Ukraine. The post Kremlin spokesman: Putin was unaware that Russian conscripts were sent to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Producers of Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s, Lindt chocolate suspend business in Russia.
    The American premium spirits producer Brown-Forman, chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli join the numerous companies that have suspended business operations in Russia. The post Producers of Finlandia, Jack Daniel’s, Lindt chocolate suspend business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Polish Senate unanimously adopts resolution on Ukraine’s membership in EU under fast-track procedure.
    93 Sejm senators voted in favor. According to Prime Minister Mateusz Moravetsky, all 27 EU countries will have to agree on this matter. “The Ukrainian soldiers defend their country, defend the whole of Europe,” the resolution reads. The post Polish Senate unanimously adopts resolution on Ukraine’s membership in EU under fast-track procedure. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Only 250 civilians evacuated from Izium as Russian occupiers violate temporary ceasefire agreement.
    The post Only 250 civilians evacuated from Izium as Russian occupiers violate temporary ceasefire agreement. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s biggest children’s hospital treats people wounded by Russians
    When surgeon Oleh Godik woke up on Feb. 24, he knew that life had changed fundamentally.  A day later, when he had to operate on a critically wounded boy who’d wounded in the neck by shrapnel and in the torso by bullets by Russian forces, he knew he had been […] The post Ukraine’s biggest children’s hospital treats people wounded by Russians appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films.
    Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films. Metro stations in Kyiv, which are currently used by civilians as bomb shelters, will soon hold movie screenings, Kyiv authorities say. Ukrainian films of different genres will be screened at 14 metro stations all over the capital. The detailed schedule of screenings is […] The post Kyiv subway to hold screenings of Ukrainian films. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine.
    Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine. Russian Defense Ministry has recognized that its conscripts are fighting on the territory of Ukraine. The Ministry, however, stated that “practically all such servicemen have already been withdrawn to the territory of Russia,” the state-controlled news outlet RIA Novosti reports. The post Media: Russia recognizes its conscripts fighting against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes destroy maternity, children’s hospital in Mariupol.
    The post Russian air strikes destroy maternity, children’s hospital in Mariupol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine.
    Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine. The U.K. Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that the U.K. soldiers who are in the war zones in Ukraine already will face a court-martial when upon their return. The post Wallace: UK troops to face prosecution if they volunteer to combat Russia in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast.
    Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. According to local authorities, Russian forces have blocked the traffic for 50 buses in Stoyanka, a village in Kyiv Oblast not far from Bucha. It is yet unknown whether there are civilians in the buses. The post Russian occupiers disrupt civilians’ evacuation in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine.
    Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine. Russia’s attack on the allied nations’ supplied lines providing arms to Ukraine would be a “dangerous escalation of war” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with CBC News. “Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is defending itself. If […] The post Stoltenberg warns Russia against attacks on arms supply to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kyiv Oblast Governor: Evacuation from Kyiv suburbs continues.
    According to Governor Oleksiy Kuleba, the evacuation is ongoing from Kyiv suburbs Bucha, Irpin, Hostomel, and Vorzel, which have been cut off from the capital by Russian troops. Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushyn says the evacuation from the city is going according to plan. The post Kyiv Oblast Governor: Evacuation from Kyiv suburbs continues. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson.
    Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson. Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that in an attempt to crush the Ukrainian resistance to occupation, the Russian National Guard units have illegally detained over 400 Ukrainian citizens in Kherson, a regional capital in southern Ukraine. The post Ukraine’s military: Russian occupiers capture 400 Ukrainians in Kherson. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    EU to approve new sanctions against Russia, Belarus.
    French Presidency of the EU Council reported on March 9 that the sanctions will target Russian leaders, oligarchs, and their family members involved in Russia’s war on Ukraine, and the maritime sector. The new measures will also disconnect three Belarus banks from the SWIFT financial messaging system. The post EU to approve new sanctions against Russia, Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports.
    Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports. Senior sergeant Oleksiy Ponomarenko was killed on March 9, as Russian troops have again violated a ceasefire agreement attacking police and civilians during the evacuation from the town of Demydiv in Kyiv […] The post Ukrainian police officer killed as Russian occupiers violate ceasefire agreement to evacuate civilians from Kyiv Oblast, the police reports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 2 min )
    Chornobyl nuclear power plant disconnected from power following Russian attack.
    According to Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company Energoatom, Chornobyl power plant needs electricity to cool down the spent fuel. If heated, radioactive substances can be released into the environment. Yet, the connection to power can’t be restored while the fighting is ongoing, transmission system operator Ukrenergo reported. The post Chornobyl nuclear power plant disconnected from power following Russian attack. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky urges Poland, US to decide on logistics of sending fighter jets to Ukraine immediately.
    “Listen, we have a war! We do not have time for all these signals,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “This is not ping pong! It’s about human lives! We ask once again: Solve it faster. Do not shift the responsibility, send us planes.” The post Zelensky urges Poland, US to decide on logistics of sending fighter jets to Ukraine immediately. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Zelensky to Russian troops: Give up while you still can.
    “Almost two weeks of our resistance have shown you that we will not surrender,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a recent address. “We will fight until we return our land and until we answer in full for all our killed people. For the dead children.” The post Zelensky to Russian troops: Give up while you still can. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    China to provide Ukraine with over $791,000 in humanitarian aid.
    The post China to provide Ukraine with over $791,000 in humanitarian aid. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Kuleba to Germany: “You have done too little.”
    In an article for Die Welt, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged Germany to “open their eyes,” give Ukraine weapons, help protect its sky, get fighter jets and impose tougher sanctions on Russia. Kuleba reminded Germany that Ukraine had asked for preventative sanctions, including targeting Nord Stream 2, long before […] The post Kuleba to Germany: “You have done too little.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 9.
    Kyrylo Tymoshenko, deputy chief of staff for President Volodymyr Zelensky, said that Ukraine expects the ceasefire from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. to set up humanitarian corridors and evacuate civilians from Enerhodar and Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia, from Sumy to Poltava, from Izium to Lozova, from Volnovakha to Pokrovsk, as well […] The post Ukraine expects temporary ceasefire to evacuate civilians from 10 cities on March 9. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Temporary ceasefire begins in Enerhodar to evacuate civilians.
    The city’s mayor Dmytro Orlov announced that the ceasefire began at 9 a.m. to provide humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from Enerhodar and its neighboring villages to Zaporizhzhia, as well as to deliver food and medicine to the areas that have been cut off by Russian attackers. The post Temporary ceasefire begins in Enerhodar to evacuate civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 9, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 482 vehicles, 317 tanks, 120 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 56 multiple launch rocket systems, 81 helicopters, 49 aircraft, 28 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 boats. The post Ukraine’s military: Over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Russian air strikes kill 22 people in Sumy overnight on March 8.
    Head of the Sumy regional state administration Dmytro Zhyvytskyy said that three children were among those killed in the northeastern city. The post Russian air strikes kill 22 people in Sumy overnight on March 8. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    IMF to consider $1.4 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine today.
    IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the organization’s executive board is poised to approve the financial aid to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s aggression. The post IMF to consider $1.4 billion in emergency funding for Ukraine today. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Universal Music Group to suspend business in Russia.
    The post Universal Music Group to suspend business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Humanitarian corridor in Sumy to continue for second day.
    The post Humanitarian corridor in Sumy to continue for second day. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Ukraine’s military: Russia does not rule out the possibility of involving up to 800 servicemen from the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria in its war against Ukraine,
    The post Ukraine’s military: Russia does not rule out the possibility of involving up to 800 servicemen from the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria in its war against Ukraine, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    KFC, Pizza Hut suspend operations in Russia.
    The post KFC, Pizza Hut suspend operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Foreign volunteers will be able to obtain Ukrainian citizenship if they want to,
    The post Foreign volunteers will be able to obtain Ukrainian citizenship if they want to, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    5,000 people successfully evacuated from Sumy to Poltava Oblast on March 8,
    The post 5,000 people successfully evacuated from Sumy to Poltava Oblast on March 8, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN nuclear watchdog loses contact with safeguards monitoring systems at Chornobyl.
    The post UN nuclear watchdog loses contact with safeguards monitoring systems at Chornobyl. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,335 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24.
    The post UN: Civilian casualties reach 1,335 since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 1 min )
    Pentagon dismisses Poland’s proposal to transfer fighter jets to US
    The post Pentagon dismisses Poland’s proposal to transfer fighter jets to US appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Hungary doesn’t support ban on Russian energy.
    The extension of the sanctions to the Russian energy sector would represent a “disproportionately large burden” for Hungary, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The post Hungary doesn’t support ban on Russian energy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Fitch Downgrades Russia to ‘C’
    The post Fitch Downgrades Russia to ‘C’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    CIA Chief: Putin is not crazy
    The post CIA Chief: Putin is not crazy appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russia suspends sale of foreign currency.
    Russia suspends sale of foreign currency. Russia’s central bank will no longer allow its citizens to buy up foreign currency in a bid to maintain reserves within the country. These measures are set to last until at least Sept. 9. Customers will be able to withdraw a maximum of $10,000 foreign […] The post Russia suspends sale of foreign currency. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
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    Nearly 30% of critical WordPress plugin bugs don't get a patch
    Patchstack, a leader in WordPress security and threat intelligence, has released a whitepaper to present the state of WordPress security in 2021, and the report paints a dire picture. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft tests new cloud-based Microsoft Defender for home users
    Microsoft has announced that the company's new cloud-based Microsoft Defender security solution has entered preview for home customers in the United States. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers fork open-source reverse tunneling tool for persistence
    Security experts have spotted an interesting case of a suspected ransomware attack that employed custom-made tools typically used by APT (advanced persistent threat) groups. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Intel, AMD, Arm warn of new speculative execution CPU bugs
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    US Treasury: Russia may bypass sanctions using ransomware payments
    The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) warned U.S. financial institutions this week to keep an eye out for attempts to evade sanctions and US-imposed restrictions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Clearview AI fined €20M for collecting Italians’ biometric data
    The Italian privacy guarantor (GPDP) has imposed a fine of €20,000,000 on Clearview AI for implementing a biometric monitoring network in Italy without acquiring people's consent. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Russian government sites hacked in supply chain attack
    Russia says some of its federal agencies' websites were compromised on Tuesday after unknown attackers hacked the stats widget used to track the number of visitors by multiple government agencies. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Chinese phishing actors consistently targeting EU diplomats
    The China-aligned group tracked as TA416 (aka Mustang Panda) has been consistently targeting European diplomats since August 2020, with the most recent activity involving refreshed lures to coincide with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    APC UPS zero-day bugs can remotely burn out devices, disable power
    A set of three critical zero-day vulnerabilities now tracked as TLStorm could let hackers take control of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) devices from APC, a subsidiary of Schneider Electric. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Enterprises should shift left to protect themselves, says Immersive Labs Enterprises need to create a more strategic alliance between their application security and cybersecurity teams if they are going to better protect themselves against cyberthreats.…  ( 10 min )
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    Red Hat and SUSE latest to suspend sales in Russia
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    French startup helping oil giant see how its business can benefit from the tech Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil producer, is working with French startup Pasqal to find out if quantum computing can give it a boost in the energy sector.…  ( 8 min )
    Millions of APC Smart-UPS devices vulnerable to TLStorm
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    China's chip-making ambitions face setbacks
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    IBM investors staged 2021 revolt over exec pay
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    IBM investors staged 2021 revolt over exec pay
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    Where are the (serious) Russian cyberattacks?
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    Only 29 per cent of techies plan to stay in current job
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    Brave takes the spring out of creepy bounce tracking
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    VMware offers hardware compatibility list for home labs
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    VMware offers hardware compatibility list for home labs
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    Risk-based algorithm could improve cancer screenings
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    Internet backbone provider Lumen quits Russia
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    If you're a founder and hungry for cloud credits, Microsoft has a hub for you
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    LinkedIn billionaire Reid Hoffman joins DeepMind's co-founder in fresh AI startup
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    FBI says Ragnar ransomware gang hit 52 critical US orgs
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    Microsoft patches critical remote-code-exec hole in Exchange Server and others
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    Angriff auf Satellitennetzwerk KA-Sat: Experten suchen nach dem Ursprung
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    Apple: Neuer Mac Pro mit Apple Silicon im Anflug
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    LinkedIn- und DeepMind-Veteranen gründen KI-Start-up Inflection.ai
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    Windows Package Manager 1.2 jetzt auch für ARM64-Systeme wie das ThinkPad X13s
    Die neue Version von WinGet beinhaltet neben besserer Hardwareunterstützung ein neues Fehler-Handling und eine neue Einstellung für Installationen und Tests.  ( 4 min )
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    Updates für das Android-Betriebssystem schließen unter anderem eine Sicherheitslücke, die Angreifern erlaubt, eigenen Code ohne Nutzerinteraktion auszuführen.  ( 3 min )
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    Instagram versteckt Follower-Informationen und stuft russische Medien herab
    Als Reaktion auf den Krieg in der Ukraine blendet Instagram Follower-Informationen in Russland und der Ukraine aus und warnt vor Inhalten russischer Medien.  ( 4 min )
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    Patchday Adobe: Kritische Lücken in Illustrator und Photoshop geschlossen
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    Siemens Ruggedcom: Angreifer könnten sich in KRITIS einklinken
    Es gibt wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Netzwerkgeräte von Siemens, die für raue Umgebungen gebaut sind.  ( 3 min )
    Alte Lücke in Pulse Connect Secure-VPN wird angegriffen
    Schon Mitte 2020 hat Pulse Secure in seiner VPN-Lösung Aktualisierungen veröffentlicht, die Sicherheitslücken schließen. Die Lücken werden jetzt angegriffen.  ( 3 min )
    Kritische Schwachstellen in Android ausgebessert
    Updates für das Android-Betriebssystem schließen unter anderem eine Sicherheitslücke, die Angreifern erlaubt, eigenen Code ohne Nutzerinteraktion auszuführen.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday Adobe: Kritische Lücken in Illustrator und Photoshop geschlossen
    Angreifer könnten Computer mit Adobe Anwendungen attackieren. Sicherheitsupdates sind verfügbar.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: Angreifer könnten Windows via RDP attackieren
    Wichtige Sicherheitsupdates schließen zum Teil kritische Lücken in Exchange, Windows & Co. Einige Schwachstellen sind bereits öffentlich bekannt.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: SAP behebt 16 Schwachstellen
    Zum März-Patchday bei SAP liefert das Unternehmen Aktualisierungen für zwölf neue Sicherheitslücken aus. Zudem aktualisiert es vier ältere Sicherheitsmeldungen.  ( 3 min )
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    Hackers Abuse Mitel Devices to Amplify DDoS Attacks by 4 Billion Times
    Threat actors have been observed abusing a high-impact reflection/amplification method to stage sustained distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks for up to 14 hours with a record-breaking amplification ratio of 4,294,967,296 to 1. The attack vector – dubbed TP240PhoneHome (CVE-2022-26143) – has been weaponized to launch significant DDoS attacks targeting broadband access ISPs, financial  ( 3 min )
    Critical Bugs Could Let Attackers Remotely Hack, Damage APC Smart UPS Devices
    Three high-impact security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in APC Smart-UPS devices that could be abused by remote adversaries as a physical weapon to access and control them in an unauthorized manner. Collectively dubbed TLStorm, the flaws "allow for complete remote takeover of Smart-UPS devices and the ability to carry out extreme cyber-physical attacks," Ben Seri and Barak Hadad,  ( 3 min )
    The Incident Response Plan - Preparing for a Rainy Day
    The unfortunate truth is that while companies are investing more in cyber defenses and taking cybersecurity more seriously than ever, successful breaches and ransomware attacks are on the rise. While a successful breach is not inevitable, it is becoming more likely despite best efforts to prevent it from happening.  Just as it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark, companies must face the fact  ( 4 min )
    Chinese APT41 Hackers Broke into at Least 6 U.S. State Governments: Mandiant
    APT41, the state-sponsored threat actor affiliated with China, breached at least six U.S. state government networks between May 2021 and February 2022 by retooling its attack vectors to take advantage of vulnerable internet-facing web applications. The exploited vulnerabilities included "a zero-day vulnerability in the USAHERDS application (CVE-2021-44207) as well as the now infamous zero-day in  ( 4 min )
    Critical RCE Bugs Found in Pascom Cloud Phone System Used by Businesses
    Researchers have disclosed three security vulnerabilities affecting Pascom Cloud Phone System (CPS) that could be combined to achieve a full pre-authenticated remote code execution of affected systems. Kerbit security researcher Daniel Eshetu said the shortcomings, when chained together, can lead to "an unauthenticated attacker gaining root on these devices." Pascom Cloud Phone System is an  ( 3 min )
    Critical Security Patches Issued by Microsoft, Adobe and Other Major Software Firms
    Microsoft's Patch Tuesday update for the month of March has been made officially available with 71 fixes spanning across its software products such as Windows, Office, Exchange, and Defender, among others. Of the total 71 patches, three are rated Critical and 68 are rated Important in severity. While none of the vulnerabilities are listed as actively exploited, three of them are publicly known  ( 3 min )
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    A Guide To Audio Visualization With JavaScript And GSAP (Part 2)
    What started as a case study turned into a guide to visualizing audio with JavaScript. Although the output demos are in React, Jhey Tompkins isn’t going to dwell on the React side of things too much. The underlying techniques work with or without React.
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    AI is helping treat healthcare as if it’s a supply chain problem
    Running a healthcare system is like juggling bees. Millions of moving pieces—from mobile clinics to testing kits—need to be in the right places at the right time. That’s even harder to do in countries with limited resources and endemic disease. But getting stuff where it’s needed is a problem big companies deal with all the…  ( 7 min )

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    Android's March 2022 security updates fix three critical bugs
    Google has released the March 2022 security updates for Android 10, 11, and 12, addressing three critical severity flaws, one of which affects all devices running the latest version of the mobile OS. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Twitter launches Tor website to tackle Russian censorship
    Twitter is now accessible over the Tor network, allowing users in countries that banned it to continue accessing the social network's site. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Windows 10 KB5011487 and KB5011485 updates released
    Microsoft has released Windows 10 KB5011487 and KB5011485 cumulative updates for versions 1909, 21H2, version 21H1, and version 20H2 to fix security vulnerabilities and resolve bugs. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Windows 11 KB5011493 update released with bug fixes and improvements
    Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5011493 cumulative update with security updates, quality improvements, and a fix for OneDrive that was not deleting files. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft March 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 71 flaws, 3 zero-days
    Today is Microsoft's March 2022 Patch Tuesday, and with it comes fixes for three zero-day vulnerabilities and a total of 71 flaws. [...]  ( 7 min )
    HP patches 16 UEFI firmware bugs allowing stealthy malware infections
    HP has disclosed 16 high-impact UEFI firmware vulnerabilities that could allow threat actors to infect devices with malware that gain high privileges and remain undetectable by installed security software. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google: Chinese hackers target Gmail users affiliated with US govt
    Google's Threat Analysis Group has warned multiple Gmail users that they were targeted in phishing attacks conducted by a Chinese-backed hacking group tracked as APT31. [...]  ( 3 min )
    ProtonMail urges Russian users to renew as payment options dry up
    ProtonMail is urging its Russian user base to hurry up and renew their subscriptions before it is too late, as multiple payment processing services like Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal are exiting the Russian market. ProtonMail is a provider of privacy-centric and end-to-end encrypted email services to millions around the world. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Cloudflare to auto-brick servers that go offline in Ukraine, Russia
    Cloudflare announced that it is taking drastic measures to protect data of customers in Eastern Europe under current conditions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Emotet growing slowly but steadily since November resurgence
    The notorious Emotet botnet is still being distributed steadily in the wild, having now infected 92,000 systems in 172 countries. [...]  ( 4 min )
    DDoS attacks now use new record-breaking amplification vector
    A new reflection/amplification DDoS vector has been spotted in the wild, offering threat actors a record-breaking amplification ratio of almost 4.3 billion to 1. [...]  ( 5 min )
    E-commerce giant Mercado Libre confirms source code data breach
    E-commerce giant Mercado Libre has confirmed "unauthorized access" to a part of its source code this week. Mercado additionally says data of around 300,000 of its users was accessed by threat actors. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Google: Russia, China, Belarus state hackers target Ukraine, Europe
    Google says Russian, Belarusian, and Chinese threat actors targeted Ukrainian and European government and military organizations, as well as individuals, in sweeping phishing campaigns and DDoS attacks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA: Patch actively exploited Firefox zero-days until March 21st
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal civilian agencies to patch two critical Firefox security vulnerabilities exploited in attacks within the next two weeks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Access:7 vulnerabilities impact medical and IoT devices
    A set of seven vulnerabilities collectively tracked as Access:7 have been found in PTC's Axeda agent, a solution used for remote access and management of over 150 connected devices from more than 100 vendors. [...]  ( 5 min )
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    Coca-cola suspends business in Russia.
    Coca-cola suspends business in Russia. Following international pressure to withdraw from the Russian market, the press service of Coca-cola announced that it will temporarily supend its business in Russia. The company will “contiune to monitor and assess the situation as circumstances evolve.” The post Coca-cola suspends business in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine v. Russian Federation: International Court of Justice starts hearings
    On March 7, or the 12th day of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held the first hearing in the “Ukraine v. Russian Federation” case. One of the six United Nations principal courts based in The Hague, ICJ heard Ukraine’s request for indication of provisional […] The post Ukraine v. Russian Federation: International Court of Justice starts hearings appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 10 min )
    Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals.
    Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals. According to Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Lyashnko, the Russian military has destryoed 61 hospitals, damaging buildings and medical equipment. Some of these facilities have been repaired and are currently back in use. The post Russian forces destroy 61 hospitals. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours.
    27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours. Since the start of the war, 170 civilians, including 5 children, have been killed by Russian forces, according to the Head of the Investigative Department of the National Police of the Kharkiv Sergey Bolvinov. The post 27 civilians die in Kharkiv in 24 hours. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion.
    Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion. If approved by Congress, the assistance would support Ukraine and its allies in dealing with refugees, buying food and supplies, and purchasing weapons. The post Proposed U.S aid package to Ukraine increases from $10 billion to $12 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods.
    Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree prohibiting the import and export of certain products and raw materials. A list of affected countries will be drawn up in the coming days. Exceptions will be made for Russian citizens wishing to import […] The post Putin signs decree restricting export and import of goods. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Poland to supply US with stockpile of MIG-29 jets, free of charge.
    The post Poland to supply US with stockpile of MIG-29 jets, free of charge. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    “McDonald’s says it is temporarily closing 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion.”
    The post “McDonald’s says it is temporarily closing 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the Ukraine invasion.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’
    Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’ U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called on the leaders of the Visegrad Group to develop a fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine, potentially financed by capital seized from Russian oligarchs in Europe . The post Britain calls for ‘Marshall Plan for Ukraine.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’
    Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy appeared by livestream in the British parliament, where he called for increased Western sanctions and pledged to keep fighting Russian forces. The post Zelensky: ‘We will not give up and we will not lose.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    CERN kicks Russia from nuclear resarch programs.
    CERN kicks Russia from nuclear research programs. The European Organization for Nuclear Research has decided not to include Russia in new research programs with due to its invasion of Ukraine. 23 member states of the organization openly condemned Russia’s invasion on Ukraine. Russia will now lose its observer status in the […] The post CERN kicks Russia from nuclear resarch programs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Pentagon: 2,000-4,000 Russian invaders killed in Ukraine.
    Officials from the U.S Department of Defense, during a congressional court hearing, have stated that they estimate that 2,000-4,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since the beginning of the war. The post Pentagon: 2,000-4,000 Russian invaders killed in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UN denies banning use of word ‘war’ about Russian aggression against Ukraine.
    The Irish Times earlier reported that the UN had told its employees to use the word “conflict”, not “war”, about Russia’s war against Ukraine. The post UN denies banning use of word ‘war’ about Russian aggression against Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022.
    The transition period will give the market enough time to find alternatives for Russian imports, the U.K. government announced, according to BBC. The post UK to phase out Russian oil imports by end of 2022. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Biden announces US ban on Russian oil, gas imports.
    U.S. President Joe Biden said that some European countries may not be able to join the ban due to shortages of energy supplies. The post Biden announces US ban on Russian oil, gas imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Politico: UK to ban Russian oil imports.
    An announcement on the ban is expected to be made on March 8, Politico reported, citing three British officials. The post Politico: UK to ban Russian oil imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops kill three kindergarten teachers in Mykolayiv Oblast.
    Another two kindergarten employees were wounded when Russian soldiers shot at a minibus, Hanna Zamazeyeva, head of the Mykolayiv Oblast Council, said on March 8. The post Russian troops kill three kindergarten teachers in Mykolayiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine expected to join EU’s power transmission system within a week.
    The announcement was made on March 8 by Ukrainian Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko. Until recently Ukraine was part of a power transmission system that included Russia and Belarus. The post Ukraine expected to join EU’s power transmission system within a week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian troops destroy central hospital in Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast.
    Volodymyr Matsokin, a deputy mayor of Izyum, said on March 8 patients had to make their way out of the ruins. Russian and Ukrainian troops are currently fighting for control of Izyum, a strategic stronghold on the way to the Donbas. The post Russian troops destroy central hospital in Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    US foreign policy heavyweights call for limited no-fly zone over Ukraine.
    The group of 27 foreign policy leaders urged to impose a limited No-Fly Zone over Ukraine starting with protection for humanitarian corridors, Politico reported. Among others, the list includes Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO; Ben Hodges, former commander of the U.S. army in Europe; and John Herbst, former […] The post US foreign policy heavyweights call for limited no-fly zone over Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    US senators seek to lock down Russia’s gold reserves.
    A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill seeking to apply secondary sanctions to U.S. entities that trade in gold in Russia, the Axios news site reported on March 8. The post US senators seek to lock down Russia’s gold reserves. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    NYT: Biden expected to ban Russian oil imports.
    U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to announce new sanctions against Russia, including the import ban, today, on March 8, the New York Times reported, citing a senior U.S. official. The post NYT: Biden expected to ban Russian oil imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    BP to stop new purchases of Russian oil and gas.
    BP and Shell, which also announced it would stop buying Russian oil, said, however, that they wouldn’t be able to immediately disentangle themselves from the country due to long-term contracts and the difficulty of finding alternative supplies. The post BP to stop new purchases of Russian oil and gas. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    WP: Belarus conducted phishing attacks against Ukraine, Poland.
    Since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, a hacking group in Belarus known as Ghostwriter has tried to get credentials of Ukrainian government officials and members of the Polish military, Google’s threat-hunting team said, as cited by the Washington Post. The post WP: Belarus conducted phishing attacks against Ukraine, Poland. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    FM Kuleba: War crimes are part of Russia’s deliberate strategy.
    Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter that Russia holds 300,000 civilians hostage in Mariupol, a city in Donetsk Oblast, and prevents humanitarian evacuation despite agreements with the Red Cross mediation. He urged all states to publicly demand that Russia lets people go. The post FM Kuleba: War crimes are part of Russia’s deliberate strategy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian General Staff: Belarus may be preparing for sending troops to Ukraine.
    Belarus has regrouped its forces and deployed some of them to the Ukrainian border near the city of Brest and the village of Aleksandrovka in Gomel Oblast, the General Staff said on March 8. Russia is already using Belarusian territory to move its troops to Ukraine and launch missiles. The post Ukrainian General Staff: Belarus may be preparing for sending troops to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Germany investigates Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
    German Prosecutor General Peter Frank has opened an investigation into Russia’s use of cluster munitions, shelling of residential buildings, gas pipelines and nuclear waste disposal sites, and alleged hit lists of Ukrainians, the Spiegel reported. The post Germany investigates Russian war crimes in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 2 million.
    The United Nations Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi wrote on Twitter that more than 2 million Ukrainian refugees have fled the country since Russia began its all-out war on Feb. 24. The post UN: Number of refugees from Ukraine reaches 2 million. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for dialogue, but not for surrender’
    In an interview with ABC News, Zelensky also said that he now feels colder towards NATO, after realizing that the alliance doesn’t want to accept Ukraine and is afraid of confrontation with Russia. The post Zelensky: ‘I’m ready for dialogue, but not for surrender’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Shell stops buying Russian crude oil, shuts down its service stations, aviation fuel operations in Russia.
    It’s the first step as the company intends to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons. The post Shell stops buying Russian crude oil, shuts down its service stations, aviation fuel operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian troops attack evacuation from Mariupol for the third time.
    Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a “green corridor” to evacuate civilians from the Sea of Azov port of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian troops. The first attempt on March 5 was already disrupted by Russian attacks on civilians. 300,000 civilians are still stuck in Mariupol, according to the […] The post Russian troops attack evacuation from Mariupol for the third time. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: “International Committee of the Red Cross is forbidding us to use their emblem on the humanitarian mission vehicles.”
    Zelensky said it was “very revealing” of how “some influential people would like to just cross Ukraine out.” The post Zelensky: “International Committee of the Red Cross is forbidding us to use their emblem on the humanitarian mission vehicles.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    21 civilians, including 2 children, killed in Russian attack on Sumy.
    Russian forces bombed a residential neighborhood in Sumy in the early morning of March 8. The post 21 civilians, including 2 children, killed in Russian attack on Sumy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    JCB suspends operation in Russia.
    JCB cards issued in Russia will no longer be supported outside the country, and any JCB cards issued outside of Russia will no longer work in the country. The Japanese card provider follows American Express, Visa and Mastercard’s decision to stop operating in Russia.JCB suspends operation in Russia. The post JCB suspends operation in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian cryptocurrency wallets, but not because of invasion.
    The largest U.S. crypto exchange wrote that the accounts have been blocked because they were suspected of illegal activity. Coinbase also shared the addresses with the U.S. government. The company had flagged most of the Russian-linked accounts before the war started. The post Coinbase blocks 25,000 Russian cryptocurrency wallets, but not because of invasion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Japan to ban oil refining equipment exports to Russia.
    Besides, 32 Russian and Belarusian government officials and business magnates, along with 12 entities including military-related companies, are facing assets freezing in Japan. The post Japan to ban oil refining equipment exports to Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine’s military: As Russian invasion slows down, FSB goes after resistance in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions.
    Russia’s secret service is allegedly using tactical groups to intimidate and spread terror among civilians to crush Ukrainian resistance, according to Ukraine’s military. The post Ukraine’s military: As Russian invasion slows down, FSB goes after resistance in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Yanukovych addresses Zelensky, urges him to stop fighting.
    The disgraced ex-President Viktor Yanukovych, who lives in Russia since being ousted in 2014, asks President Volodymyr Zelensky to “overcome his pride” and stop the war at any cost. Yanukovych’s letter to Zelensky was published by the Russian media. The post Yanukovych addresses Zelensky, urges him to stop fighting. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine’s military: 12,000 Russian troops killed.
    As of 9 a.m. on March 8 and since the invasion on Feb. 24, Ukraine’s military destroyed 1,036 armored personnel carriers, 474 vehicles, 303 tanks, 120 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 56 multiple launch rocket systems, 80 helicopters, 48 aircraft, 27 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3 […] The post Ukraine’s military: 12,000 Russian troops killed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    As of March 6, more than 1.7 million refugees have left Ukraine
    since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on February 24, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reports. An additional 96,000 people moved to Russia from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions between Feb. 18-23. The post As of March 6, more than 1.7 million refugees have left Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    World Bank clears $723 million Emergency Financing Package for Ukraine.
    The post World Bank clears $723 million Emergency Financing Package for Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian soldiers murder volunteers helping starving animals near Kyiv
    At noon on March 4, an SUV drove through the streets of Bucha, formerly a cozy green town near Kyiv, now a hotspot of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Three people were in the car: Serhiy Ustymenko, 25, a co-founder of a car repair shop, Maxym Kuzmenko, 28, a hookah server, […] The post Russian soldiers murder volunteers helping starving animals near Kyiv appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 10 min )
    Australian government sanctions 10 individuals for their legitimization of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
    The post Australian government sanctions 10 individuals for their legitimization of Russia’s war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Children among dead after Russian air raid on residential buildings in Sumy.
    Head of the Sumy Regional State Administration Dmitry Zhivitsky announced in a video message on March 7 that at least 10 people were killed as a result of targeted bombings by Russia on Sumy. The post Children among dead after Russian air raid on residential buildings in Sumy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    US State Department spokesperson responds to Russian Embassy tweet, calls it a “flat out lie.”
    The post US State Department spokesperson responds to Russian Embassy tweet, calls it a “flat out lie.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine will pay an additional $1,000 monthly to conscripts,
    The post Ukraine will pay an additional $1,000 monthly to conscripts, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Bloomberg: Russia surpasses Iran and North Korea as most sanctioned nation ten days after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    Russia recently became the target of 2,778 new sanctions, bringing them to 5,530, Bloomberg reports, citing Castellum.ai, a global sanctions-tracking database. The post Bloomberg: Russia surpasses Iran and North Korea as most sanctioned nation ten days after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    New wave of companies cease operations in Russia.
    The post New wave of companies cease operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Moscow’s envoy to the U.N. says Russia will hold a ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors on March 8.
    The post Moscow’s envoy to the U.N. says Russia will hold a ceasefire and open humanitarian corridors on March 8. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    WSJ: Russian energy companies Gazprom and Rosneft face foreign debt repayments.
    Gazprom repaid foreign investors on a $1.3 billion dollar-denominated bond on March 7, while Rosneft has yet to make a payment on a $2 billion, dollar-denominated bond which was due on March 6. The post WSJ: Russian energy companies Gazprom and Rosneft face foreign debt repayments. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Bipartisan bill introduced in US House of Representatives that would ban import of Russian crude oil.
    The bill would target U.S. imports of Russian crude oil, coal, liquefied natural gas, and petroleum products. The post Bipartisan bill introduced in US House of Representatives that would ban import of Russian crude oil. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Nuclear research facility in Kharkiv damaged by shelling, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on March 7.
    Ukraine’s nuclear regulator does not report an increase in radiation levels at the site. The post Nuclear research facility in Kharkiv damaged by shelling, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency said on March 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russia will not use conscript soldiers in Ukraine,
    Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said in a televised address on March 7. Putin also claimed there will be “no additional call-up reservists” and that “professionals” fulfilling “fixed objectives” were leading the war against Ukraine. The post Russia will not use conscript soldiers in Ukraine, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    President Zelensky signs decree recalling Ukrainian peacekeeping forces to defend Ukraine.
    The decree declares that all soldiers and equipment dedicated to U.N. peacekeeping operations must return to Ukraine to assist in the war effort. The post President Zelensky signs decree recalling Ukrainian peacekeeping forces to defend Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Pentagon believes Russia now recruiting Syrian fighters for war in Ukraine.
    The announcement bolsters a Wall Street Journal report on March 6 that Putin was recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to fight in Ukraine. Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby said he had no information on the numbers or caliber of the Syrian fighters. The post Pentagon believes Russia now recruiting Syrian fighters for war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Kubrakov: Ukrainian transport infrastructure damage due to Russian aggression reaches $10 billion.
    The post Kubrakov: Ukrainian transport infrastructure damage due to Russian aggression reaches $10 billion. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine kills Russian Major General Vitaly Gerasimov near Kharkiv,
    The post Ukraine kills Russian Major General Vitaly Gerasimov near Kharkiv, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Morgan Stanley predicts Venezuela-style default in Russia by mid-spring.
    The New York-based investment firm’s Vice President Simon Waever sees default possible as soon as April 15. Investors have already valued the country’s next year’s bonds at about 29 cents on the US dollar, the lowest figure in history according to data collected by Bloomberg. The post Morgan Stanley predicts Venezuela-style default in Russia by mid-spring. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
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    It's not WW3. Spotify, Discord, Google Cloud had a wobble
    Whoever tripped over the cable, plug it back in, please Spotify, Discord, Google Cloud, and possibly some other online services suffered technical breakdowns today, preventing netizens from using them as expected.…  ( 7 min )
    Intune out of tune after an Android 12 update? Help's coming
    Affected OPPO owners due an OTA update. OnePlus and Realme to follow Microsoft this week issued advice for smartphone users cast adrift from Intune following an update to Android 12.…  ( 8 min )
    Cybersleuths probe what makes a cyber risk 'systemic'
    Complexity and scale are among the challenges when addressing a rising concern In a report published this week addressing "systemic" cyber risks, several infosec experts noted that as the number of significant cyber incidents rises, the understanding of the problem and the ability to address the larger issues are lacking.…  ( 10 min )
    AMD admits to stuttering performance on Windows 10 and 11
    Workarounds today and fixes coming soon for fTPM tech AMD has confirmed that there is a performance problem with some of its chips and Microsoft's operating systems.…  ( 7 min )
    Network operating system Dent 2.0 targets smaller firms
    Don't Panic! Out in the uncharted end of the western spiral arm of the Galaxy lies a small unregarded yellow sun The Dent Project has released version 2.0 of its open source network operating system, carving out features designed to make it easier for small or mid-sized enterprises to support edge deployments.…  ( 8 min )
    GlobalFoundries' new silicon photonics tech gets big buy-in
    Nvidia, Cisco, and others throw weight behind new manufacturing platform GlobalFoundries believes data traveling at the speed of light is the future, and it's pointing to support from Nvidia, Cisco Systems, and others as evidence that its silicon photonics manufacturing tech is mainstream-ready.…  ( 7 min )
    Google buys threat intel firm Mandiant for $5.4bn
    Artist previously known as FireEye to boost security for Alphabet's cloudy arm Google is buying pre-eminent threat intel firm Mandiant for $5.4bn, the two companies announced this morning.…  ( 7 min )
    DataStax updates K8ssandra to help Cassandra operate around the world
    Shares multi-cluster lessons from DBaaS in open-source Kubernetes project DataStax has released a new open-source Kubernetes operator for Cassandra, the wide-column store distributed database about to work across multiple clusters for the first time.…  ( 7 min )
    Rate of autonomous vehicle safety improvement slowing – research
    Plus: Law changes in Germany mean robo taxis might be on their way there soon Autonomous vehicles in the US are showing a declining rate of improvement in one key safety metric, according to research outfit IDTechEx. Despite this, the industry is making progress and may be nearing early commercialisation of technology such as robotic taxis.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft 365 and Office 365 price hikes delayed
    Special discounts bring number down to the old price until next Tuesday Customers staring down the barrel of Microsoft's price increases for Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites from the start of this month have been given a reprieve but only until 15 March.…  ( 8 min )
    Open-source IDE NetBeans hits v13 – tweaks for Gradle, Maven
    Prepare the IDE of March: Apache emits fragrant burst of beany Java goodness The Apache Software Foundation has released version 13 of its NetBeans open-source IDE for Java, PHP, Javascript and other languages.…  ( 8 min )
    UK govt signs IT contracts 'without understanding' the needs
    NAO also sees a lack of digital knowledge at top of civil service The UK government can be prone to signing contracts for major IT projects before it has a good understanding of the requirements, according to a National Audit Office (NAO) director.…  ( 9 min )
    PsiQuantum envisions its data-center-sized quantum computer
    We're promised less science fiction, more contemporary hardware Startup PsiQuantum has a rough vision of what its one-million-qubit quantum computer could look like.…  ( 10 min )
    China's annual parliament gives tech industry much to ponder
    More digitization, more R&D, and more provocation of tech-producing neighbours China is this week staging its annual "Two Sessions" meetings, which see its pair of top decision-making bodies meet to set the agenda for the coming year. As usual there is plenty of material that touches on tech.…  ( 9 min )
    China launches test satellites for orbiting broadband service
    GalaxySpace plans 144 birds for small-footprint high-surveillance service Chinese satellite broadband outfit GalaxySpace has launched the first satellites in a planned low Earth orbit constellation that will eventually offer a wireless internet service.…  ( 8 min )
    Azure flaw allowed users to control others' accounts
    AutoWarp security hole wasn't exploited – tho researchers saw a way in to a bank and a telco Microsoft has acknowledged the existence of a flaw in its Azure cloud computing service that allowed users full access to other users' accounts.…  ( 8 min )
    Linux distros patch 'DirtyPipe' make-me-root kernel bug
    Plus: Adafruit customer data leak fallout, infosec burnout, and more In brief  A Linux local privilege escalation flaw dubbed Dirty Pipe has been discovered and disclosed along with proof-of-concept exploit code.…  ( 11 min )
    Russia mulls making software piracy legal and patent licensing compulsory
    Rule rethink would apply only to those in countries that support sanctions Russia is considering handing out licenses to use foreign software, database, and chip design patents, and legalizing software copyright violations, in response to sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 10 min )
    Cloudflare, Akamai: Why we're not pulling out of Russia
    Yanking connectivity would do more harm than good, they say Though Cloudflare and Akamai have voiced their opposition to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, they have stopped short of pulling completely out of Russia despite mounting pressure to do so.…  ( 9 min )
    Alphabet still can't kill off Google+ insecurity lawsuit
    You forgot about this social network? A small army of lawyers haven't On Monday the US Supreme Court turned down Alphabet's request to hear it argue for the dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit that claimed Google quietly covered up a security issue that could have exposed almost 500,000 Google+ accounts.…  ( 8 min )
    Intel targets cryptocurrency mining, networks, and more with Agilex M-Series FPGAs
    The M is for memory bandwidth, not Meme-coins Intel said its new Agilex M-Series FPGAs offer the highest memory bandwidth in the industry, and it expects a wide range of applications to benefit, from cryptocurrency mining to network virtualization.…  ( 8 min )
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    Digital inclusion and equity changes what’s possible
    Fueled by innovations in AI, IoT, and blockchain, digital transformation has been accelerating rapidly across industries. But as the world’s data is growing at the edge, the stark differences in digital equity and inclusion have become clear. Access to technology, underrepresentation within tech companies, and bias within technology itself contribute to this stark digital divide,…  ( 17 min )
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    Mac Studio: Neuer Apple-Rechner schneller als der Mac Pro
    Der neue Mac Studio ist mit Apple-Prozessoren vom Typ M1 Max oder M1 Ultra ausgestattet. Dazu gibt es ein neues Studio Display.  ( 4 min )
    Neue Prozessorgeneration von Apple: M1 Ultra mit zwei M1 Max
    Das neue Prozessor-Flaggschiff kombiniert zwei der leistungsstarken M1 Max mit einer Die-zu-Die-Verbindung.  ( 3 min )
    Apple M1 und 5G: iPad Air wird mehr Pro
    Apples M1-Chip zeigt seine Leistung schon in Macs und iPad Pros, nun hält er auch im günstigeren iPad Air Einzug. Es gibt weitere Hardware-Verbesserungen.  ( 3 min )
    iPhone SE 3: Flotter mit 5G und Apples A15-Chip
    Außen altbewährt, innen neu: Apple bringt das Einstiegs-iPhone auf aktuellen Stand – mit Überraschungen. Es ist das letzte verbliebene iPhone mit Home-Button.  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Apple stoppt Werbegeschäft in Russland
    Bis auf Weiteres macht Apple seine Werbeplattform im russischen App Store dicht. Der App Store selbst ist in Russland bislang weiterhin verfügbar.  ( 4 min )
    Jetzt patchen! Kritische Sicherheitslecks in APC Smart-UPS
    In den APC Smart-UPS von Schneider Electric könnten Angreifer Sicherheitslücken ausnutzen, um Schadcode einzuschleusen oder die Geräte außer Funktion zu setzen.  ( 4 min )
    Core i-12000 mit ECC-RAM: Die ersten W680-Mainboards sind da
    Supermicros W680-Mainboards für "Alder Lake"-Workstation-PCs sind bereits erhältlich, ASRock hat seine vorgestellt.  ( 3 min )
    Patchday: Weitere Sicherheitsupdates für Firefox
    Nachdem die Mozilla-Stiftung kürzlich Notfallupdates veröffentlichte, folgt heute der reguläre Patchday. Updates schließen Lücken mit hohem Risiko in Firefox.  ( 4 min )
    MWC: VMware: Neue Netze für Äthiopien und Südamerika
    Auf dem Mobile World Congress in Barcelona hat VMware neue Partnerschaften verkündet: Safaricom in Äthiopien und Tigo in Südamerika packen 5G an.  ( 3 min )
    Codeausführung durch Fernverwaltungsmodul für medizinische Geräte
    Viele medizinische IoT-Geräte enthalten Fernverwaltungssoftware von Axeda/PTC. Sicherheitslücken ermöglichen Angreifern das Einschleusen von Schadcode.  ( 4 min )
    Visual Studio Code 1.65 überarbeitet History-Navigation im Editor grundlegend
    Mit dem Februar-Update des Open-Source-Quellcodeeditors hat Microsoft das Navigieren im Editionsverlauf erneuert und die akustischen Warnhinweise überarbeitet.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Sichere Softwareentwicklung: Thementag der heise devSec zu Supply Chain Security
    Am 26. April beschäftigt sich eine halbtägige Online-Veranstaltung mit Schwachstellen in der Software Supply Chain und passenden Maßnahmen zum Absichern.  ( 3 min )
    AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5000WX: Profi-CPUs mit 64 Zen-3-Kernen
    Dank überarbeiteter Architektur und höherem Takt soll die jüngste Generation der Workstation-Prozessoren bis zu 25 Prozent schneller rechnen als die Vorgänger.  ( 4 min )
    Nachrichten-Podcasts mit synthetischer Stimme erreichen 500.000 Hörer
    Ein mit synthetischer Stimme automatisch erstellter Podcast der Hessischen Niedersächsischen Allgemeine feiert seine 100. Folge – mit 5000 Hörern täglich.  ( 3 min )
    Die künstliche Intelligenz der Dinge: Eclipse Foundation stößt Projekt Kanto an
    Kanto ist als offener in Go geschriebener Software-Stack für komplexe Edge-Devices in IoT-Umgebungen angelegt. Bosch.IO zählt zu den ersten Unterstützern.  ( 4 min )
    Cybersecurity in der Cloud: Google kauft Mandiant für 5,4 Milliarden US-Dollar
    Google hat die zweitgrößte Übernahme seiner Geschichte angekündigt. Für die Cybersicherheitsfirma Mandiant sollen über 5 Milliarden US-Dollar fließen.  ( 4 min )
    Ab 19 Uhr: iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5 & neue Macs im Liveticker und Live-Kommentar
    Es ist soweit: Am Dienstagabend hält Apple seine Frühlings-Keynote ab. Neben neuen Einsteiger-iPhones und iPad-Air-Modellen werden auch frische Macs erwartet.  ( 4 min )
    Apples Frühlings-Keynote 2022 im Liveticker: Neue iPhones, neue iPads, neue Macs
    Welche neuen Produkte stellt Apple beim "Peek Performance"-Event vor? Alle Neuigkeiten lesen Sie im Liveticker von Mac & i ab 19 Uhr.  ( 3 min )
    Webframework: Ember 4.2 bereitet den Weg für gezielten Umgang mit Deprecations
    Das JavaScript-Framework bringt in Version 4.2 neue Utilities für assert und deprecate, entfernt eine veraltete Funktion und behebt einige Bugs.  ( 4 min )
    Cross-Plattform: Qt-Pläne für 2022 sehen weitere Module und WebAssembly vor
    Qt 6 integriert zunächst das PDF- und später das Speech-Modul. Derweil soll die Anbindung an WebAssembly als Zielplattform bald den Preview-Status verlassen.  ( 4 min )
    MWC: 5G erweitert WiFi und Ethernet: Ciscos neue Pläne fürs Unternehmensnetz
    Cisco gibt auf dem Mobile World Congress ein privates 5G-Netz als Infrastructure-as-a-Service-Angebot bekannt und erweitert die Plattform IoT Control Center.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Reproduzierbare Machine-Learning-Workflows mit git, dvc, mlflow
    Mit Open-Source-Tools einen modernen Entwickler-Stack für Machine Learning für den Produktiveinsatz aufsetzen: Online an vier aufeinanderfolgenden Vormittagen.  ( 3 min )
    Ryzen-Prozessoren mit Windows 11: AMD bestätigt fTPM-bedingte Ruckler
    Das Firmware Trusted Platform Module kann bei AMD-Ryzen-System unter Windows 11 zu Problemen führen. Bis zum Fix gibt es Workarounds.  ( 3 min )
    Bitkom: Digitalbranche unterstützt Sanktionen gegen Russland
    96 Prozent der befragten Unternehmen unterstützen den Sanktionskurs gegen Russland, erklärt der Bitkom. 100 Unternehmen beteiligten sich an der Umfrage.  ( 4 min )
    App Store: VPN-Anwendungen in Russland auf den Topplätzen
    Die Furcht vor einer weiteren Zensur des Internet sorgt in der Russischen Föderation dafür, dass Nutzer in Sachen Verschlüsselung aufrüsten. Noch geht das.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Identity- und Access-Management mit Azure AD: Das Webinar von Heise
    Am 4. Mai lernen Interessierte, wie das Azure Active Directory für M365 funktioniert. Die gesamte Webinar-Serie gibt es kostengünstig im Abo der heise Academy.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Russland klinkt sich nicht aus dem Internet aus
    Russland verabschiede sich aus dem globalen Internet, titelte Nexta und bescherte den Mailing-Listen von Administratoren weltweit eine Debatte.  ( 5 min )
    Was das Recht auf Versorgung mit schnellem Internet wirklich bringt
    Das neue Telekommunikationsgesetzes schafft einen Anspruch auf schnelles Internet. Jetzt wird um die Mindestanforderungen an einen Internetanschluss gerungen.  ( 7 min )
    Online-Datenschutz: Chelsea Manning will das bessere Tor bauen
    US-Whistleblowerin Chelsea Manning arbeitet an einem Web-Dienst, der schwerer zu deanonymisieren sein soll als Tor. Leaks hält sie für obsolet.  ( 5 min )
    Bayerns LKA will umstrittene Palantir-Software einsetzen
    Die bayrische Polizei holt ein Analysesystem der US-Firma Palantir. Weitere Kooperationen mit der Polizei in Deutschland könnten folgen. Doch es gibt Kritik.  ( 4 min )
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    New 16 High-Severity UEFI Firmware Flaws Discovered in Millions of HP Devices
    Cybersecurity researchers on Tuesday disclosed 16 new high-severity vulnerabilities in various implementations of Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) firmware impacting multiple HP enterprise devices. The shortcomings, which have CVSS scores ranging from 7.5 to 8.8, have been uncovered in HP's UEFI firmware. The variety of devices affected includes HP's laptops, desktops, point-of-sale  ( 3 min )
    Google: Russian Hackers Target Ukrainians, European Allies via Phishing Attacks
    A broad range of threat actors, including Fancy Bear, Ghostwriter, and Mustang Panda, have launched phishing campaigns against Ukraine, Poland, and other European entities amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) said it took down two Blogspot domains that were used by the nation-state group FancyBear (aka APT28) – which is attributed to Russia's GRU military  ( 4 min )
    Google Buys Cybersecurity Firm Mandiant for $5.4 Billion
    Google is officially buying cybersecurity company Mandiant in an all-cash deal approximately valued at $5.4 billion, the two technology firms announced Tuesday. Mandiant is expected to be folded into Google Cloud upon the closure of the acquisition, which is slated to happen later this year, adding to the latter's growing portfolio of security offerings such as BeyondCorp Enterprise, VirusTotal,  ( 3 min )
    Samsung Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Leak Galaxy Source Code
    Samsung on Monday confirmed a security breach that resulted in the exposure of internal company data, including the source code related to its Galaxy smartphones. "According to our initial analysis, the breach involves some source code relating to the operation of Galaxy devices, but does not include the personal information of our consumers or employees," the electronics giant told Bloomberg.  ( 3 min )
    Critical "Access:7" Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Impact ATMs, Medical and IoT Devices
    As many as seven security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in PTC's Axeda software that could be weaponized to gain unauthorized access to medical and IoT devices. Collectively called "Access:7," the weaknesses – three of which are rated Critical in severity – potentially affect more than 150 device models spanning over 100 different manufacturers, posing a significant supply chain risk.  ( 4 min )
    The Continuing Threat of Unpatched Security Vulnerabilities
    Unpatched software is a computer code containing known security weaknesses. Unpatched vulnerabilities refer to weaknesses that allow attackers to leverage a known security bug that has not been patched by running malicious code. Software vendors write additions to the codes, known as "patches," when they come to know about these application vulnerabilities to secure these weaknesses. Adversaries  ( 5 min )
    Researchers Warn of Linux Kernel ‘Dirty Pipe’ Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
    Linux distributions are in the process of issuing patches to address a newly disclosed security vulnerability in the kernel that could allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary data into any read-only files and allow for a complete takeover of affected systems. Dubbed "Dirty Pipe" (CVE-2022-0847, CVSS score: 7.8) by IONOS software developer Max Kellermann, the flaw "leads to privilege escalation  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Azure 'AutoWarp' Bug Could Have Let Attackers Access Customers' Accounts
    Details have been disclosed about a now-addressed critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Azure Automation service that could have permitted unauthorized access to other Azure customer accounts and take over control. "This attack could mean full control over resources and data belonging to the targeted account, depending on the permissions assigned by the customer," Orca Security researcher Yanir  ( 3 min )
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    Jetzt patchen! Kritische Sicherheitslecks in APC Smart-UPS
    In den APC Smart-UPS von Schneider Electric könnten Angreifer Sicherheitslücken ausnutzen, um Schadcode einzuschleusen oder die Geräte außer Funktion zu setzen.  ( 4 min )
    Patchday: Weitere Sicherheitsupdates für Firefox
    Nachdem die Mozilla-Stiftung kürzlich Notfallupdates veröffentlichte, folgt heute der reguläre Patchday. Updates schließen Lücken mit hohem Risiko in Firefox.  ( 4 min )
    Codeausführung durch Fernverwaltungsmodul für medizinische Geräte
    Viele medizinische IoT-Geräte enthalten Fernverwaltungssoftware von Axeda/PTC. Sicherheitslücken ermöglichen Angreifern das Einschleusen von Schadcode.  ( 4 min )

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    Kyiv train station mayhem as thousands rush to flee
    Editor’s Note: Ukrainians mentioned in this story were reluctant to have their full names published in the press due to security risks brought by the Russian invasion.  Thousands of people spend hours at Kyiv’s central railway station, each day, hanging onto a slim hope of boarding a train to flee […] The post Kyiv train station mayhem as thousands rush to flee appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 10 min )
    US to send additional troops, military assets to Europe.
    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the deployment of a total of 500 troops to further support the country’s NATO allies. The U.S. will also refuel aircraft in Greece, deploy an aviation support center to Poland and Romania, ordinance and maintenance companies to Germany, according to CNN. The U.S. currently […] The post US to send additional troops, military assets to Europe. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Reuters: EU may gradually decrease energy dependence on Russia.
    According to a draft statement, EU countries may agree to decrease their dependency on the imports of Russian oil, gas and coal as early as this week, Reuters reports. The post Reuters: EU may gradually decrease energy dependence on Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine’s air defense forces shoot down Russian aircraft over Kyiv.
    Soon after that, at 9:10 p.m., another Russian plane was destroyed in an air battle on the city’s outskirts, according to Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerіy Zaluzhny. The post Ukraine’s air defense forces shoot down Russian aircraft over Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian forces strike at military unit in Mykolaiv.
    A cruise missile hit the building the early morning of March 7, when soldiers were sleeping inside, according to Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaliy Kim. As a result, eight servicemen were killed, 19 injured, and eight went missing. The post Russian forces strike at military unit in Mykolaiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Two oil depots in Zhytomyr Oblast on fire after air strikes.
    According to the State Emergency Service, the targeted oil depots are located in Zhytomyr and Cherniahiv. The fire has been extinguished at both sites. No casualties have been reported yet. The post Two oil depots in Zhytomyr Oblast on fire after air strikes. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Senior Pentagon official: Nearly 100% of Russia’s combat power already in Ukraine.
    According to a senior U.S. defense official cited by CNN, Russia has already launched more than 625 missiles against Ukraine. He also said that the Ukrainian armed forces have enough surface-to-air weapons to protect the country’s airspace. The post Senior Pentagon official: Nearly 100% of Russia’s combat power already in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Reuters: US may ban Russian oil imports without Europe.
    The U.S. is willing to ban Russian oil imports into the country even without the participation of its European allies, according to the sources cited by Reuters. Germany earlier rejected the proposed European embargo on Russian oil imports. The post Reuters: US may ban Russian oil imports without Europe. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Global freelance platform Upwork stops operations in Russia, Belarus.
    In the next few days, users in both countries will no longer be able to set up new accounts, sign new contracts, or be visible in search. The process will be fully completed on May 1, the deadline for terminating existing contracts. “Human lives and economic livelihoods are at stake […] The post Global freelance platform Upwork stops operations in Russia, Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks ends with no results.
    The delegations, who met in Brest, Belarus, agreed to change the logistics of humanitarian corridors, according to Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration. However, on the key issues of ceasefire and the end of hostilities, “there are no results that will significantly improve the situation,” […] The post Third round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks ends with no results. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Over 2,000 foreign students trapped in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing shelling.
    Students from 27 countries can’t leave Sumy, Chernihiv, Mariupol, and Kherson peacefully. Most students came to Ukraine from India, China, Turkey, and Nigeria, according to Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for the reintegration of temporarily occupied territories. The post Over 2,000 foreign students trapped in Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine: Russians shoot fake video of providing humanitarian aid in Chornobyl exclusion zone.
    Ukraine’s state nuclear energy company Energoatom said that the invaders planned to film handing out aid to the Chornobyl plant staff, however, the employees refused to participate. They eventually filmed their own troops dressed in the uniform of the French company Novarka, which in fact left the zone in 2020 […] The post Ukraine: Russians shoot fake video of providing humanitarian aid in Chornobyl exclusion zone. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    4,000 people stuck in hot spots outside Kyiv.
    According to Vadym Denysenko, advisor to the interior minister of Ukraine, 2,000 people have been evacuated from Irpin, Bucha and Hostomel settlements outside of Kyiv, which all have seen heavy fighting since the start of Russia’s all-out war. “But, unfortunately, more than 4,000 people remain in the occupied territories near […] The post 4,000 people stuck in hot spots outside Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Canada to impose further sanctions on Russia amid invasion of Ukraine.
    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions on 10 individuals “complicit” in Russia’s “unjustified invasion” of Ukraine. The individuals include former and current senior Russian government officials, oligarchs and supporters of the Russian leadership. The post Canada to impose further sanctions on Russia amid invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Germany rejects proposed European embargo on Russian oil imports.
    The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he’s “preferring to focus on ‘sustainable’ pressure on Moscow that would not impose too heavy a burden on Germans.” Germany is dependent on Russia for imports of more than 55% of its gas, half of its coal and 35% of its oil. Russian energy […] The post Germany rejects proposed European embargo on Russian oil imports. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    All Big Four accounting and consultancy firms quit Russia.
    Accountant firms EY and Deloitte severed ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, following KPMG and PwC. The Big Four audit the books of a catalogue of blue-chip companies, and their work is often key to businesses obtaining international investor backing. The post All Big Four accounting and consultancy firms quit Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Man arrested for driving truck into gates of Russian embassy in Dublin.
    Video of the incident showed a truck with a large trailer reversing into the gates and forcing them open as a small number of protesters looked on. “I want the ambassador and his colleagues to leave this country, leave this free country,” he said as he was led away by […] The post Man arrested for driving truck into gates of Russian embassy in Dublin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UK to provide additional $230 million in aid to Ukraine.
    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said “this is the moment for Ukraine’s friends to create a coalition of humanitarian, economic, and defensive military support to ensure that Putin fails in this catastrophic invasion.” The post UK to provide additional $230 million in aid to Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Blinken: Ukraine’s using defense support ‘effectively’ against Russian aggression.
    U.S. Secretary of State said that 70% of the additional $350 million in defense support to Ukraine that President Joe Biden recently authorized “is already in the hands of Ukrainians, being used very effectively.” He expects $10 billion in emergency aid to be provided by the U.S. Congress “very quickly.” The post Blinken: Ukraine’s using defense support ‘effectively’ against Russian aggression. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    State Emergency Service: At least 13 civilians killed in air strike on bread factory in Kyiv Oblast.
    Five people were rescued. Around 30 people are believed to have been at the factory before the attack. The post State Emergency Service: At least 13 civilians killed in air strike on bread factory in Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UN: 1,207 civilian casualties of Russia’s war in Ukraine, 406 people killed and 801 injured.
    Most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide impact area, including shelling from heavy artillery and multi-launch rocket systems, and missile and air strikes, according to the report. The post UN: 1,207 civilian casualties of Russia’s war in Ukraine, 406 people killed and 801 injured. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian shelling damaged or destroyed 202 schools, 34 hospitals, more than 1,500 residential buildings
    The numbers were published by Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration. The post Russian shelling damaged or destroyed 202 schools, 34 hospitals, more than 1,500 residential buildings appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Bloomberg: Some EU nations balk at push to advance Ukraine’s membership bid
    Germany, the Netherlands and others first want the EU’s executive arm to deliver its opinion on Ukraine’s readiness for the membership process before taking a political decision, said the diplomats, describing private discussions ahead of a summit in France this week. They want to focus on practical support to Ukraine […] The post Bloomberg: Some EU nations balk at push to advance Ukraine’s membership bid appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russia claims it will stop war ‘in a moment’ if Ukraine agrees to its demands
    Moscow demands that “Ukraine ceases military action,” changes its constitution to enshrine neutrality, acknowledges occupied Crimea as Russian territory, and recognize the Russian-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. The post Russia claims it will stop war ‘in a moment’ if Ukraine agrees to its demands appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian forces have retaken Mykolaiv airport, according to regional governor Vitaliy Kim.
    Russian artillery pounded the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv overnight on March 7. The post Ukrainian forces have retaken Mykolaiv airport, according to regional governor Vitaliy Kim. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    EU’s working on further sanctions due to Kremlin’s ‘recklessness’ towards civilians, including children.
    According to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the EU has to “get rid of the dependency on Russian gas, oil and coal” and will present proposals on March 8 on ways the bloc can diversify its energy supply away from Russia. The post EU’s working on further sanctions due to Kremlin’s ‘recklessness’ towards civilians, including children. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine’s Customs Service creates interactive map to monitor lines on the border in real-time
    The customs service recommends choosing checkpoints on the border with Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Moldova as they are minimally loaded compared to Poland. More than 1.5 million people fled Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said. The post Ukraine’s Customs Service creates interactive map to monitor lines on the border in real-time appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian, Russian foreign ministers to meet on March 10 in Turkey.
    Ukrainian, Russian foreign ministers to meet on March 10 in Turkey. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have agreed to meet during a diplomacy forum in Turkey’s Mediterranean coastal province Antalya, their Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu said. The post Ukrainian, Russian foreign ministers to meet on March 10 in Turkey. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Hungary bans weapon shipments to Ukraine from its territory, says Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
    Hungary bans weapon shipments to Ukraine from its territory, says Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The prime ministers of the Visegrad Four countries – Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will meet in London on March 8 to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The post Hungary bans weapon shipments to Ukraine from its territory, says Prime Minister Viktor Orban. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Third round of Ukraine-Russia negotiations to begin 4 p.m.
    President Volodymyr Zelensky’s adThird round of Ukraine-Russia negotiations to begin 4 p.m. Kyiv time, Mykhailo Podoliak, advisor to the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration, said on Twitter. Ukraine hasn’t achieved desired results during the previous rounds. The post Third round of Ukraine-Russia negotiations to begin 4 p.m. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Klitschko: There’s heavy fighting around Kyiv, in a broad area from the north to the west of the city.
    Klitschko: There’s heavy fighting around Kyiv, in a broad area from the north to the west of the city. “With extreme rage, the enemy destroys Bucha, Hostomel, Vorzel, Irpin. They deliberately kill civilians,” Kyiv mayor Vitalii Klitschko said.  The post Klitschko: There’s heavy fighting around Kyiv, in a broad area from the north to the west of the city. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian government refuses to participate in ICJ hearings on Ukraine
    Russian government refuses to participate in the ICJ hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures presented by Ukraine. On Feb. 26, Ukraine filed an application instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of […] The post Russian government refuses to participate in ICJ hearings on Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: ‘Embargo needed to stop Russia.’
    The post Zelensky: ‘Embargo needed to stop Russia.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    More than 140,000 Ukrainians, mostly men, have returned to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion, the State Guard Border Service reported.
    The post More than 140,000 Ukrainians, mostly men, have returned to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion, the State Guard Border Service reported. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    State Emergency Service: Russia killed at least 8 people in Kharkiv over 24 hours. According to the report, there were large-scale fires in 21 buildings in the central part of the city.
    State Emergency Service: Russia killed at least 8 people in Kharkiv over 24 hours. According to the report, there were large-scale fires in 21 buildings in the central part of the city. The administrative buildings, medical institutions, educational institutions and dorms “completely or partially demolished”. Oleh Sinehubov, the head of […] The post State Emergency Service: Russia killed at least 8 people in Kharkiv over 24 hours. According to the report, there were large-scale fires in 21 buildings in the central part of the city. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    China-Russia friendship is ‘rock solid’, and the prospects for cooperation are extensive, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 7.
    China-Russia friendship is ‘rock solid’, and the prospects for cooperation are extensive, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 7. Two days earlier, the minister called on the U.S., NATO, and the EU to “pay attention to the negative impact of NATO’s continuous eastward expansion on Russia’s security,” according […] The post China-Russia friendship is ‘rock solid’, and the prospects for cooperation are extensive, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on March 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ship in Black Sea,
    State Emergency Service: Nine killed, 6 injured in Vinnytsia airport rocket strike. According to the report, the search for another person continues. 143 rescuers and 23 units of equipment are working on the scene. The post Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ship in Black Sea, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ship in Black Sea,
    the speaker of the Operational Headquarters of the Odesa Regional Military Administration Sergey Bratchuk announced on Facebook. The post Ukrainian military destroyed Russian ship in Black Sea, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Hostomel village council confirms on March 7 Russian troops killed head of Hostomel territorial community Yury Prylypko.
    The post Hostomel village council confirms on March 7 Russian troops killed head of Hostomel territorial community Yury Prylypko. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    India continues efforts to evacuate students in eastern Ukraine.
    The post India continues efforts to evacuate students in eastern Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    UK injects $100 million into Ukraine’s economy to mitigate financial pressures
    The post UK injects $100 million into Ukraine’s economy to mitigate financial pressures appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian artillery pounds the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv overnight on March 7.
    The post Russian artillery pounds the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv overnight on March 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    New Zealand prepares sanctions law against Russia and Belarus
    The post New Zealand prepares sanctions law against Russia and Belarus appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    South Korea issues travel ban to areas in Russia and Belarus near Ukraine,
    The post South Korea issues travel ban to areas in Russia and Belarus near Ukraine, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    50 Russian diplomats including their family members return to Moscow from New York City,
    The post 50 Russian diplomats including their family members return to Moscow from New York City, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Kuleba urges EU and G7 countries to introduce further sanctions against Russia.
    The post Kuleba urges EU and G7 countries to introduce further sanctions against Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian forces restrict access to external communication at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,
    the International Atomic Energy Agency said on March 6. Mobile networks and internet access at the power plant have been blocked by occupying Russian forces and all operations conducted by the plant’s staff requires approval by a Russian commander, the IAEA said in a statement. The post Russian forces restrict access to external communication at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops launch a missile strike near the village of Tuzla in Odesa Oblast.
    The post Russian troops launch a missile strike near the village of Tuzla in Odesa Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Two Big Four accounting firms KPMG International and PricewaterhouseCoopers to suspend operations in Russia and Belarus.
    KPMG has over 4,500 partners and staff in Russia and Belarus. PwC has 3,700 partners and staff in Russia and has operated in the country for 30 years. The post Two Big Four accounting firms KPMG International and PricewaterhouseCoopers to suspend operations in Russia and Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    UK continues to lead effort to suspend Russia from Interpol.
    U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel wrote on Twitter on March 6 that she, along with her colleagues from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S., has written calling on Interpol to suspend Russian membership and access to Interpol systems. “Russia’s actions are a direct threat to the safety of individuals […] The post UK continues to lead effort to suspend Russia from Interpol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russia has fired 600 missiles and deployed 95% of its amassed troops into Ukraine,
    according to a senior US defense official. Fighting is ongoing in Kherson and Mykolaiv and Russian troops continue to encircle Kyiv, Mariupol, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv. However, all Russian advances have been significantly slowed down due to strong Ukrainian resistance. The post Russia has fired 600 missiles and deployed 95% of its amassed troops into Ukraine, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine suspends exports of rye, oats, buckwheat, millet, sugar, salt, meat, and livestock,
    Interfax Ukraine news agency reported on March 6, citing a government decision. Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, stated earlier that the government had decided to restrict the export of a number of socially important goods and raw materials from which they are made amid Russia’s full-scale invasion. The post Ukraine suspends exports of rye, oats, buckwheat, millet, sugar, salt, meat, and livestock, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Eugene Czolij: NATO member countries are targets of Putin’s military aggression and must act accordingly in Ukraine
    Following a call with the Russian President on 3 March 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that “the worst is yet to come” and that Putin wanted to take all of Ukraine.  It is difficult to imagine what could be worse than perpetrating war crimes by indiscriminate daily bombardment of Ukraine’s capital […] The post Eugene Czolij: NATO member countries are targets of Putin’s military aggression and must act accordingly in Ukraine appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 9 min )
    Hacking group Anonymous interrupts Russian state tv programs with footage of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
    The group claims to have accessed the TV channels “Russia 24”, “Channel 1”, “Moscow 24”, and streaming services Wink and Ivi, replacing regular programming with videos from Ukraine and an anti-war message. The post Hacking group Anonymous interrupts Russian state tv programs with footage of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    WSJ: Russia recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to be sent to Ukraine to help take Kyiv, according to U.S. officials.
    The Wall Street Journal reported that it is unclear how many fighters have been identified, but some are already in Russia preparing to enter the war, according to one official. The post WSJ: Russia recruiting Syrians skilled in urban combat to be sent to Ukraine to help take Kyiv, according to U.S. officials. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Reuters: U.S. does not see imminent Russian amphibious assault of Odesa, according to U.S. official.
    Earlier on March 6, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had maps and records, obtained from captured Russian soldiers, that showed Russian forces were planning to bomb Odesa. The post Reuters: U.S. does not see imminent Russian amphibious assault of Odesa, according to U.S. official. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Civilians flee in terror as Ukraine’s military deter Russia in Irpin
    IRPIN, Ukraine — Hundreds of terrified people cautiously walk through the debris of concrete and twisted metal, trying to cross the Irpen River on foot.  “Come on, no need to rush, careful,” a Ukrainian soldier says while helping civilians onto concrete blocks leading to a stairway.  Mothers hold up their […] The post Civilians flee in terror as Ukraine’s military deter Russia in Irpin appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 11 min )
    Russian invaders failed to break through eastern front in the Luhansk direction,
    The post Russian invaders failed to break through eastern front in the Luhansk direction, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Fountains on Kyiv’s Independence Square to resume work on March 7, 2 months ahead of schedule.
    Instead of the usual light and music show in evenings, the fountains will work to the sound of Ukraine’s national anthem. The post Fountains on Kyiv’s Independence Square to resume work on March 7, 2 months ahead of schedule. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Netflix joins western companies in suspending services in Russia,
    a company spokesperson said on March 6. Nearly 1 million subscribers in Russia will no longer be able to watch the American streaming entertainment service that operates in almost every country of the world. A week earlier, the company refused to comply with Russia’s new media law, which required it […] The post Netflix joins western companies in suspending services in Russia, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Musician Svyatoslav Vakarchuk joins territorial defense unit.
    The 46-year-old frontman of the rock band Okean Elzy and the former leader of the Voice political party joined the ranks of the defenders of his native Lviv Oblast. The post Musician Svyatoslav Vakarchuk joins territorial defense unit. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
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    New Linux bug gives root on all major distros, exploit released
    A new Linux vulnerability known as 'Dirty Pipe' allows local users to gain root privileges through publicly available exploits. [...]  ( 4 min )
    FBI: Ransomware gang breached 52 US critical infrastructure orgs
    The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says the Ragnar Locker ransomware group has breached the networks of at least 52 organizations from multiple US critical infrastructure sectors. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Coinbase blocks over 25,000 Russian-linked crypto addresses
    Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchange platforms, announced today that it's blocking access to more than 25,000 blockchain addresses linked to Russian individuals and entities. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Dozens of COVID passport apps put user's privacy at risk
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    FBI: Govt officials impersonated in widespread extortion schemes
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    Samsung confirms hackers stole Galaxy devices source code
    Samsung Electronics confirmed on Monday that its network was breached and the hackers stole confidential information, including source code present in Galaxy smartphones. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Piracy OK: Russia to ease software licensing rules after sanctions
    The Russian authorities are drafting a set of measures to support the country's economy against the pressure of foreign sanctions, and when it comes to software licensing, the proposal greenlights a form of piracy. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Microsoft fixes critical Azure bug that exposed customer data
    Microsoft has addressed a critical vulnerability in the Azure Automation service that could have allowed attackers to take full control over other Azure customers' data. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Rompetrol gas station network hit by Hive ransomware
    Romania's Rompetrol gas station network has been hit by a ransomware attack. Rompetrol, owned by KMG International announced today that it was battling a "complex cyberattack." BleepingComputer has learned that the Hive ransomware gang is behind this attack. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    190GB worth of internal files, looks like source code for proprietary tech including Knox, Bootloader and more Samsung has acknowledged its data was stolen after the Lapsus$ extortion gang deposited what appears to be 190GB of the company's stolen internal files online.…  ( 8 min )
    ZTE summoned to US court over probation terms
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    Microsoft pulls MSIX discussions into Windows Tech Community
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    SAP continues to support Russian customers
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    Global consultancies quit Russia
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    Iran's internet chokepoint caught fire, caused outages
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    Russia acknowledges sanctions could hurt its tech companies
    Cuts taxes, offers subsidies, defers military service for developers – and preps for internet isolation Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has acknowledged that sanctions may send its tech businesses to the wall, and announced a raft of measures designed to stop that happening – among them ending dependency on internet infrastructure hosted offshore and disconnecting from the global internet.…  ( 8 min )
    PayPal, Visa and Mastercard suspend Russian services
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    Russia’s war on Ukraine’s cities, civilians, and critical infrastructure has exposed a troubling vulnerability in the escalating conflict: the aging and isolated Ukrainian power sector. The nation is effectively an energy island after disconnecting from the Belarusian and Russian electricity systems as the invasion began, requiring it to generate nearly all its own electricity. The…  ( 4 min )
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    Create equitable experiences to empower your employees
    Across industries and geographies, the pandemic has triggered a paradigm shift in the way companies—and their employees—conduct day-to-day business. The move to work-from-home and hybrid work models has increased the need for collaboration to facilitate communication and innovation from remote locations, and to keep teams connected and engaged when in-person meetings are difficult or impossible.…  ( 19 min )
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    Apple: Alternative App-Läden sind Einfallstor für iPhone-Malware
    Nach Kritik von Sicherheitsexperten hat Apple sein App-Store-Monopol gegenüber US-Abgeordneten verteidigt. Eine Öffnung des iPhones bringe Malware.  ( 4 min )
    Linux: Dirty Pipe beschert Root-Rechte
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    AMD Ryzen: Günstigere Prozessoren gegen Intels "Alder Lake"
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    Cybersecurity: Census II macht sicherheitskritische Abhängigkeiten transparent
    Die Linux Foundation berichtet, welche der über 1000 Open-Source-Bibliotheken für verbreitete Anwendungen tragend und ein potenzielles Supply-Chain-Risiko sind.  ( 5 min )
    Intel "Alder Lake": Core-i-Prozessoren mit ECC-RAM möglich
    Wer etwa Intels Core i9-12900K auf ein neues W680-Mainboard schnallt, kann auch Arbeitsspeicher mit ECC-Fehlerkorrektur verwenden.  ( 4 min )
    Podcast "Die Produktwerker": Nein sagen als Product Owner
    Ist Nein sagen ein so wichtiger Skill für Product Owner, wie oft behauptet wird? Darüber diskutieren Dominique und Oliver Winter in dieser Podcast-Episode.  ( 2 min )
    Bitkom-Umfrage: In jedem zehnten IT-Unternehmen keine einzige Frau
    Eine repräsentative Umfrage des Bitkom zeigt: Je kleiner die IT-Unternehmen sind, desto geringer der Frauenanteil – bei 10 Prozent liegt der Anteil bei null.  ( 5 min )
    Microsofts "Reading Coach" soll Kindern beim Lesenlernen helfen
    Im Sommer veröffentlicht Microsoft den "Reading Coach". Innerhalb der Teams-Software "Reading Progress" soll der Coach Kinder beim Lesenlernen unterstützen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Nur für kurze Zeit: 50 Prozent Rabatt auf die Videokurse der heise Academy
    Wer sich zu den wichtigsten IT-Themen weiterbilden möchte, kann für kurze Zeit beim Kauf der Videokurse der Lernplattform kräftig sparen.  ( 5 min )
    ONDA H610M+: Das erste Mainboard mit DDR5- und DDR4-Steckplätzen
    Für alle, die sich nicht auf einen Speichertyp festlegen wollen: Der erste Hersteller traut sich an ein LGA1700-Mainboard mit verschiedenen RAM-Steckplätzen.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitsprobleme bei Samsung: Quellcode geklaut, unsichere Kryptografie
    Einbrecher haben bei Samsung Quellcode entwendet. Zudem patzte der Hersteller bei Kryptografie in der Trusted Execution Environment von Flaggschiff-Smartphones.  ( 4 min )
    Apples Frühlings-Keynote: Was wir erwarten und was nicht
    Neue Macs, neue iPhones, neue iPads: Am Dienstag könnte jede Menge neue Hardware erscheinen. Ein Überblick der Erwartungen aus der Mac & i-Redaktion.  ( 4 min )
    Projektmanagement: Release von PLANTA project mit neuem Webclient
    PLANTA project verspricht im neuen Release mehr Möglichkeiten für die Ressourcenplanung, einen neuen Webclient sowie Outlook-Integration.  ( 3 min )
    MacTracker: Welchen Mac habe ich und wenn ja wie viele?
    Apples Modellvielfalt ist über die Jahre massiv gewachsen. Das Tool MacTracker kennt alle und erlaubt einen Überblick des persönlichen Geräteparks.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: enterJS 2022: Die JavaScript-Konferenz bietet auch ganztägige Workshops an
    Interessierte können sich im Rahmen der enterJS-Workshops über Node.js, Playwright, Angular und JavaScript-Anwendungssysteme informieren. Jetzt Tickets sichern!  ( 4 min )
    Neue Hardware: Apple plant angeblich neuartigen Mac und passendes 7K-Display
    Der "Mac Studio" soll eine Kombination aus Mac Pro und Mac mini sein. Außerdem wird angeblich das Apple Studio Display wiederbelebt.  ( 4 min )
    Notfallupdate: Sicherheitslücken in Firefox und Thunderbird werden angegriffen
    Die Mozilla-Stiftung hat außer der Reihe Sicherheitsupdates für Firefox, Klar und Thunderbird herausgegeben, die bereits aktiv angegriffene Lücken schließen.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Intensiv-Workshop: In fünf Tagen zum Linux-Server-Admin
    Linux-Serversysteme erfolgreich aufsetzen und verwalten – für Windows-Admins und Quereinsteiger mit guten EDV-Kenntnissen. 10 % Frühbucherrabatt bis 28.3.  ( 3 min )
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    Linux: Dirty Pipe beschert Root-Rechte
    Eine Lücke im Linux-Kern unterminiert das Rechtesystem und trifft Server, Embedded Geräte und Smartphones.  ( 4 min )
    Notfallupdate: Sicherheitslücken in Firefox und Thunderbird werden angegriffen
    Die Mozilla-Stiftung hat außer der Reihe Sicherheitsupdates für Firefox, Klar und Thunderbird herausgegeben, die bereits aktiv angegriffene Lücken schließen.  ( 4 min )
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    Critical Bugs in TerraMaster TOS Could Open NAS Devices to Remote Hacking
    Researchers have disclosed details of critical security vulnerabilities in TerraMaster network-attached storage (TNAS) devices that could be chained to attain unauthenticated remote code execution with the highest privileges. The issues reside in TOS, an abbreviation for TerraMaster Operating System, and "can grant unauthenticated attackers access to the victim's box simply by knowing the IP  ( 3 min )
    Understanding How Hackers Recon
    Cyber-attacks keep increasing and evolving but, regardless of the degree of complexity used by hackers to gain access, get a foothold, cloak their malware, execute their payload or exfiltrate data, their attack will begin with reconnaissance. They will do their utmost to uncover exposed assets and probe their target's attack surface for gaps that can be used as entry points. So, the first line  ( 5 min )
    Ukrainian CERT Warns Citizens of Phishing Attacks Using Compromised Accounts
    Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) warned of new phishing attacks aimed at its citizens by leveraging compromised email accounts belonging to three different Indian entities with the goal of compromising their inboxes and stealing sensitive information. The agency cautioned that the emails arrive with the subject line "Увага" (meaning "Attention") and claim to be from a  ( 3 min )
    SharkBot Banking Malware Spreading via Fake Android Antivirus App on Google Play Store
    The threat actor behind a nascent Android banking trojan named SharkBot has managed to evade Google Play Store security barriers by masquerading as an antivirus app. SharkBot, like its malware counterparts TeaBot, FluBot, and Oscorp (UBEL), belongs to a category of financial trojans capable of siphoning credentials to initiate money transfers from compromised devices by circumventing  ( 3 min )
    2 New Mozilla Firefox 0-Day Bugs Under Active Attack — Patch Your Browser ASAP!
    Mozilla has pushed out-of-band software updates to its Firefox web browser to contain two high-impact security vulnerabilities, both of which it says are being actively exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2022-26485 and CVE-2022-26486, the zero-day flaws have been described as use-after-free issues impacting the Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) parameter processing and the  ( 3 min )
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    Signals For Customizing Website User Experience
    Using signals to deliver less, or different, content is a form of progressive enhancement (or graceful degradation depending on how you look at it), whereby extraneous content is only loaded when necessary, but the core functionality of the website still works. In this article, we’ll look at some of the signals that can be used for this.  ( 16 min )

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    Zelensky: ‘We will find every scum who was shelling our cities, who was shooting the missiles, who was giving orders.’
    “You will not have a quiet place on this earth – except for a grave.” The post Zelensky: ‘We will find every scum who was shelling our cities, who was shooting the missiles, who was giving orders.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky gives the honorary title ‘Hero City’ to Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mariupol, Kherson, Hostomel, and Volnovakha.
    It’s a reference to the Soviet tradition: 12 cities of the Soviet Union were awarded the title following the WWII. The post Zelensky gives the honorary title ‘Hero City’ to Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Mariupol, Kherson, Hostomel, and Volnovakha. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    American Express suspends services in Russia and Belarus.
    Cards issued worldwide will no longer work at ATMs in Russia “in light of Russia’s ongoing, unjustified attack on the people of Ukraine.” Those issued in Russia by local banks will no longer operate outside the country in the company’s global network. The same goes for Belarus. The post American Express suspends services in Russia and Belarus. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Interior minister advisor: Russian occupiers will try to seize Kyiv very soon.
    Russia has concentrated a “sufficient number of troops and equipment” near the capital, and the “key battle in the war” will take place in the next few days, according to Vadym Denysenko, an advisor to interior minister of Ukraine. The post Interior minister advisor: Russian occupiers will try to seize Kyiv very soon. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    TikTok limits work in Russia amid new censorship law.
    Social media suspended livestreaming and new content in Russia following the adoption of a new law that introduces jail terms of up to 15 years for “spreading misinformation” about the actions of the Russian armed forces. TikTok said it’s “reviewing safety implications of the new law.” The post TikTok limits work in Russia amid new censorship law. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    5 people killed, 1 injured as Russian troops fire at Ukrainian checkpoint in Kyiv Oblast.
    People were killed in machine-gun fire on March 5 at a checkpoint in the village of Yasnohorodka, some 55 kilometers north of Kyiv, the Interior Ministry reported. The post 5 people killed, 1 injured as Russian troops fire at Ukrainian checkpoint in Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Over 4,300 people detained at anti-war protests in Russia.
    Most arrests took place in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg, where at least 1,620 and 1,170 protesters were detained, respectively. Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, and Perm also saw big anti-war protests. The post Over 4,300 people detained at anti-war protests in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian military strike Vinnitsya airport from Black Sea.
    A total of eight missiles were launched by Russia’s strategic missile carriers in the Black Sea, according to Yuriy Ignat, spokesman for the country’s Air Force Command. The missiles have a range of up to 5,500 kilometers. The airport was completely destroyed. The post Russian military strike Vinnitsya airport from Black Sea. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Balenciaga holds fashion show in solidarity with Ukraine.
    Ahead of the Paris show, the brand put T-shirts in Ukrainian national colors, blue and yellow, on every attendee’s seat. The show opened with a Ukrainian poem. The brand’s designer, Georgian Demna Gvasalia, wrote on Instagram that the show is “a dedication to fearlessness, to resistance, and to the victory […] The post Balenciaga holds fashion show in solidarity with Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    8 civilians killed during evacuation from Irpin near Kyiv.
    An entire family of four, including two children, was killed when Russian troops opened fire at civilians who were trying to evacuate from Irpin by buses, according to Irpin Mayor Oleksandr Markushin. The post 8 civilians killed during evacuation from Irpin near Kyiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Minister: 2,000 foreign citizens can’t leave Ukraine due to Russian shelling.
    Minister: 2,000 foreign citizens can’t leave Ukraine due to Russian shelling. Iryna Vereshchuk, the minister for temporarily occupied territories, said on March 6 she was referring to foreign students at Ukrainian universities. The post Minister: 2,000 foreign citizens can’t leave Ukraine due to Russian shelling. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee killed during fighting in Kyiv Oblast.
    Lee was killed after he joined a territorial defense unit and fought in the town of Irpin near Kyiv, journalist Yaroslav Kuts said on Facebook on March 6. The post Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee killed during fighting in Kyiv Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin: Russia to stop war only if Ukraine surrenders, meets Russia’s demands.
    The post Putin: Russia to stop war only if Ukraine surrenders, meets Russia’s demands. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Putin says meeting between Ukraine, Russia, IAEA possible.
    Putin says meeting between Ukraine, Russia, IAEA possible. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on March 6 that such a meeting with the International Atomic Energy Agency devoted to Ukrainian nuclear facilities may take place outside Ukraine or as part of a […] The post Putin says meeting between Ukraine, Russia, IAEA possible. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Mariupol again.
    Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Mariupol again. Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a “green corridor” to evacuate civilians from the Sea of Azov port of Mariupol, which is surrounded by Russian troops. However, evacuation from Mariupol was disrupted for the second time due to Russian shelling, Ukraine’s Azov volunteer […] The post Russian troops disrupt evacuation from Mariupol again. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops shell nuclear research facility in Kharkiv.
    Russian troops shell nuclear research facility in Kharkiv. They used Grad multiple rocket launchers to shell the Kharkiv Physics and Technology Institute, the Security Service of Ukraine’s (SBU) branch in Kharkiv Oblast said on March 6. The potential destruction of the facility may lead to an environmental disaster, the SBU […] The post Russian troops shell nuclear research facility in Kharkiv. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    20,000 foreign volunteers join Ukrainian forces in war with Russia.
    The post 20,000 foreign volunteers join Ukrainian forces in war with Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Prosecutors charge pro-Kremlin lawmaker with high treason.
    Prosecutors charge pro-Kremlin lawmaker with high treason. Ilya Kyva has also been charged with infringing on Ukraine’s territorial integrity, taking part in Russian war propaganda and illegal weapons possession, according to the charges published on March 6 by Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova. When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine […] The post Prosecutors charge pro-Kremlin lawmaker with high treason. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Zelensky: 8 rockets fired at Vinnytsia, airport destroyed.
    The post Zelensky: 8 rockets fired at Vinnytsia, airport destroyed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Thousands protest against Russian occupation in Kherson Oblast city.
    Thousands protest against Russian occupation in Kherson Oblast city. The March 6 rally in Russian-occupied Nova Kakhovka featuring Ukrainian flags follows similar pro-Ukrainian rallies in Kherson and other Ukrainian cities. The post Thousands protest against Russian occupation in Kherson Oblast city. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Over 1,000 people detained in Russia for protesting against war in Ukraine.
    According to Russian human rights media project OVD-Info, the demonstrators were detained in 31 cities. The post Over 1,000 people detained in Russia for protesting against war in Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Moody’s downgrades Russia’s credit rating close to default.
    Rating agency Moody’s expects the Russian economy to shrink by 7% in 2022 and decline further in 2023. The post Moody’s downgrades Russia’s credit rating close to default. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ombudsman: 38 children killed, 71 wounded in Russia’s war.
    The post Ombudsman: 38 children killed, 71 wounded in Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky says that Ukraine is in possession of maps and records, obtained from those captured. “They are planning to bomb Odesa.”
    Zelensky says that Ukraine is in possession of maps and records, obtained from those captured. “They are planning to bomb Odesa.” The post Zelensky says that Ukraine is in possession of maps and records, obtained from those captured. “They are planning to bomb Odesa.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    NBC: US in talks with Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.
    The U.S. and Poland are working together to provide Polish Russian-made warplanes to Ukraine and replenish Poland with U.S.-made jets, according to NBC’s source in the White House. The post NBC: US in talks with Poland to supply Ukraine with fighter jets. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ministry of Digital Transformation launches TV service on state app.
    The users of the government app Diia can now watch a joint marathon by Ukrainian TV channels covering Russia’s war. TV broadcasting in Ukraine has been interrupted due to Russian attacks on TV towers. The post Ministry of Digital Transformation launches TV service on state app. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Media: Russian forces fire at civilians in Irpin, kill at least 3 civilians.
    Russian troops deliberately targeted a bridge used by civilians to evacuate, according to media reports. At least 3 people were killed including 2 children. On March 5, three volunteers were shot and killed by Russian occupiers in this area. The post Media: Russian forces fire at civilians in Irpin, kill at least 3 civilians. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    EU’s $547 million is the first tranche of the bloc’s humanitarian help to Ukrainian refugees.
    The sum will be used to cover the costs of states that have faced the mass influx of refugees from Ukraine. The post EU’s $547 million is the first tranche of the bloc’s humanitarian help to Ukrainian refugees. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Second attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol to start at 12 p.m.
    According to Donetsk Oblast Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko, a temporary ceasefire in the area will take place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m to allow humanitarian corridors. On March 5, Russian forces broke the ceasefire agreement to provide evacuation despite an agreement with Ukraine. The post Second attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol to start at 12 p.m. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Jamala says she raised 67 million euros for Ukraine at Eurovision selection in Germany.
    The Ukrainian singer was a Eurovision winner in 2016. She raised the sum due to performing her winning song at the national Eurovision selection in Germany on March 4. The post Jamala says she raised 67 million euros for Ukraine at Eurovision selection in Germany. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    City council: Bucha in dire need of humanitarian corridor.
    According to the local authorities in Bucha, a city outside of Kyiv that has been a hot spot, the Russian military shell residential buildings, cars, shoot at civilians and don’t spare children. There is also no access to water, heating, electricity, internet, and food, the city council says. The post City council: Bucha in dire need of humanitarian corridor. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Eleventh day of Russia’s war: over 11,000 Russian troops killed.
    According to indicative estimates of Ukraine’s military, Russia also lost 285 tanks, 985 armored fighting vehicles, 109 artillery pieces, 50 MLRS, 21 anti-aircraft warfare, 44 planes, 48 helicopters, 447 cars, 2 speedboats, 60 fuel tanks, and 4 UAVs. The post Eleventh day of Russia’s war: over 11,000 Russian troops killed. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    CNN: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the “evolution” of the situation in Ukraine is “something China does not want to see.”
    In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the minister called on the U.S., NATO, and the EU to “pay attention to the negative impact of NATO’s continuous eastward expansion on Russia’s security,” according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs published by CNN […] The post CNN: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the “evolution” of the situation in Ukraine is “something China does not want to see.” appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator has had to shut down 16 gas distribution stations in six of Ukraine’s oblasts –
    Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv, Donetsk and Luhansk, as a result of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the operator announced on its Telegram channel on March 5. As a result of attacks, the operator is unable to restore gas supply in some areas. The post Ukraine’s Gas Transmission System Operator has had to shut down 16 gas distribution stations in six of Ukraine’s oblasts – appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Kyiv resident gives birth during war: ‘I forgot about the bombings only in labor’
    A cold basement with a corridor and small rooms on both sides, previously used as a wardrobe for the hospital staff. Chairs, worn benches, and cradles for newborns. This is where Mariia Shostak, 25, met her son for the first time.  He was born in Kyiv on Feb. 25, or […] The post Kyiv resident gives birth during war: ‘I forgot about the bombings only in labor’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 9 min )
    Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty suspends operations in Russia.
    After Russian tax authorities initiated bankruptcy proceedings against RFE/RL’s Russian entity on March 4 and police intensified pressure on its journalists, the news outlet halted operations.  The post Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty suspends operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Voice of America: 3,000 U.S. volunteers have responded to Ukraine’s call for people to serve in an international battalion that will help resist Russia’s all-out invasion,
    a representative of the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington told VOA. Ukraine’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said those interested in fighting against Russia could apply by going to their Ukrainian embassy.Ukraine’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said those interested in fighting against Russia could apply by going to […] The post Voice of America: 3,000 U.S. volunteers have responded to Ukraine’s call for people to serve in an international battalion that will help resist Russia’s all-out invasion, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Radiation levels remain normal at Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant.
    The post Radiation levels remain normal at Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    WSJ: The U.S. is working with Poland on the possibility of Poland providing fighter jets to Ukraine in return for American F-16 jet fighters,
    U.S. officials said on March 5, in the latest bid to help Ukraine respond to Russia’s invasion. The deal would require White House approval and congressional action, U.S. officials said. The post WSJ: The U.S. is working with Poland on the possibility of Poland providing fighter jets to Ukraine in return for American F-16 jet fighters, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russian troops are headed towards the Kaniv Hydroelectric Power Plant, about 100 kilometers south of Kyiv,
    the General staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on March 5. The post Russian troops are headed towards the Kaniv Hydroelectric Power Plant, about 100 kilometers south of Kyiv, appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    International Monetary Fund warns war in Ukraine will have substantial impact on the global economy.
    The post International Monetary Fund warns war in Ukraine will have substantial impact on the global economy. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky: Additional Starlink satellite tech to arrive in Ukraine next week.
    Zelensky announced that he spoke with Elon Musk, who will provide more Starlink satellite systems for Ukraine’s war-torn cities. They also discussed possible space projects that could take place after the war. The post Zelensky: Additional Starlink satellite tech to arrive in Ukraine next week. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    10 days of suffering. Russia’s war against Ukraine in photos
    Russian President Vladimir Putin launched what he called “a special military operation” against Ukraine on Feb. 24, de facto declaring war on the country. Putin claimed to have “no ill intentions towards neighboring countries” and denied firing missiles on the civil infrastructure during what he called a campaign to “disarm […] The post 10 days of suffering. Russia’s war against Ukraine in photos appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Shell continues to purchase Russian oil, pledges to put profits towards Ukraine aid fund.
    The company released a statement in response to criticism from Ukraine’s FM Dmytro Kuleba for purchasing Russian oil after Russia further invaded Ukraine. The company said it would attempt to find alternatives to Russian oil as soon as possible, but the change couldn’t happen immediately. All profits will go towards […] The post Shell continues to purchase Russian oil, pledges to put profits towards Ukraine aid fund. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    100,000 Ukrainians join Territorial Defense Forces.
    According to the National Guard of Ukraine, 100,000 Ukrainians have joined the newly established volunteer branch of the Armed Forces since Russia began its all-out war against Ukraine. The post 100,000 Ukrainians join Territorial Defense Forces. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Visa to leave Russia in coming days.
    Visa to leave Russia in coming days. According to Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov, payment card provider Visa will leave the Russian market and suspend transactions within the coming days. According to a press release on Saturday, Mastercard will also follow suit. The post Visa to leave Russia in coming days. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Mariupol Mayor: Russia officially captures city.
    Mariupol Mayor: Russia officially captures city. Russian forces, who blocked the evacuation of civilians from the city, have taken Mariupol, according to the city’s mayor Vadym Boychenko. 400,000 citizens have now fallen under Russian control. The city has been left without water and electricity. The post Mariupol Mayor: Russia officially captures city. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    (Update) Ukraine shoots downs 5 Russian aircraft, 3 helicopters.
    The Armed Forces Air Command of Ukraine states that it has shot down one Su-25 fighter jet, two Su-34 fighter-bombers, two Su-30 SM planes, and three helicopters today. It also reports destroying an unmanned aerial vehicle and intercepting several cruise missiles. Ukraine claims a total kill count of 44 planes […] The post (Update) Ukraine shoots downs 5 Russian aircraft, 3 helicopters. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
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    Mozilla Firefox 97.0.2 fixes two actively exploited zero-day bugs
    ​Mozilla has released Firefox 97.0.2, Firefox ESR 91.6.1, Firefox for Android 97.3.0, and Focus 97.3.0 to fix two critical zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in attacks. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Adafruit discloses data leak from ex-employee's GitHub repo
    Adafruit has disclosed a data leak that occurred due to a publicly-viewable GitHub repository. The company suspects this could have allowed "unauthorized access" to information about certain users on or before 2019. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    400Gbps is the new normal for networks, and the future's only moving on up now
    Switching demand high as new speeds filter down faster than expected The rising tide of pandemic-driven digitization has lifted all datacenter boats.…  ( 9 min )
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    Raspi mit RISC-V in weiter Ferne
    Die Raspi-Entwickler legen viel Interna offen, nur nicht über den ARM-Prozessor. Einen RISC-V-Raspi sieht Raspi-Mastermind Eben Upton jedoch in weiter Ferne.  ( 3 min )
    Cloud-Provider Backblaze veröffentlicht Statistiken zu SSD-Ausfällen
    SSDs kommen bei dem Dienst vor allem als Startlaufwerk zum Einsatz. Auch dort gibt es Ausfälle, für Empfehlungen stehen noch zu wenige Daten zur Verfügung.  ( 4 min )

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    Ukraine shoots downs 2 Russian aircraft, 5 helicopters.
    Ukraine shoots downs 2 Russian aircraft, 5 helicopters. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian aircraft today, capturing three enemy pilots and killing one. Ukrainian forces also destroyed five helicopters and an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The post Ukraine shoots downs 2 Russian aircraft, 5 helicopters. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    EU to provide $547 million to help refugees from Ukraine.
    EU to provide $547 million to help refugees from Ukraine. The EU will provide a eur 500 million ($547 million) tranche of support to refugees fleeing Ukraine, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Refugees from Ukraine deserve our solidarity and support, and so do the countries that welcome […] The post EU to provide $547 million to help refugees from Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russia cut off electricity in Luhansk Oblast.
    Russia cut off electricity in Luhansk Oblast. Russia cut power to 758 transformer substations in the Luhansk Oblast, leaving 82,331 citizens without electricity and 33 settlements completely without power, according to the Rubizhne City Council. The post Russia cut off electricity in Luhansk Oblast. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to continue resistance.
    The post Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to continue resistance. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.
    Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to continue resistance.
    In the recent address, President Volodymyr Zelensky praised civilians for standing up to the Russian occupation and said that the fight must continue. “Every meter of our Ukrainian land won by protest and humiliation of the occupiers is a step forward, towards victory.” The post Zelensky calls on Ukrainians to continue resistance. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    ‘Anonymous’ claim to have taken down FSB website.
    ‘Anonymous’ claim to have taken down FSB website. The official twitter page of the “Anonymous” hacking collective have claimed responsibility for bringing down the website of the Russian Federal Security Service. The FSB’s website cannot currently be accessed, instead displaying an error message. The post ‘Anonymous’ claim to have taken down FSB website. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    U.S to allocate additional $2.75 billion to Ukraine humanitarian crisis.
    U.S to allocate additional $2.75 billion to Ukraine humanitarian crisis. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, at a visit to a checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, announced that the U.S government will provide an additional $2.75 billion in refugee aid to accomodate those fleeing Ukraine. The post U.S to allocate additional $2.75 billion to Ukraine humanitarian crisis. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Wagner Group establish headquarters in Rostov-on-Don.
    Wagner Group establish headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. According to the General Staff of the Ukrainian army, Russian private military company Wagner Group has set up a base in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, from which they are recruiting mercenaries to fight in the war against Ukraine. The post Wagner Group establish headquarters in Rostov-on-Don. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    SBU: Russia planned to create “republics” in western Ukraine.
    SBU: Russia planned to create “republics” in western Ukraine. Ukrainian security forces have thrawted attempts by Russian proxies to organize a “Federal Republic of Ukraine.” Security forces arrested an organizer and agents in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The supposed republic would have included Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, Lvi, Ternopil, and Chernivtsi. The agents planned […] The post SBU: Russia planned to create “republics” in western Ukraine. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Ukrainian loses parent to Russian propaganda: ‘I can consider myself an orphan’
    “I woke up from a call from a friend. He told me Russia was bombing Kyiv,” says Artem Basistiy, a 29-year-old from Crimea, who had lived in Kyiv for the last four years. “Then I heard a siren going off, quickly grabbed the dog, and ran to the shelter. After […] The post Ukrainian loses parent to Russian propaganda: ‘I can consider myself an orphan’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 9 min )
    Israeli Prime Minister secretly negotiating with Putin.
    Israeli Prime Minister secretly negotiating with Putin. Israeli leader Naftali Bennett has arrived in Moscow for secret negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was later confirmed by Russian Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. Ukraine has previously appealed to Israel to mediate negotiations, an offer that Israel later proposed to the Russian […] The post Israeli Prime Minister secretly negotiating with Putin. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Russia announces resuming fighting in Mariupol and Volnovakha.
    Earlier today a temporary ceasefire was supposed to take place to create humanitarian corridors and allow civilians to leave Mariupol and Volnovakha, but Russian troops’ shelling halted the evacuation. The post Russia announces resuming fighting in Mariupol and Volnovakha. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Payoneer, Paypal, Adobe suspend operations in Russia.
    The three companies have joined the growing list of international brands that refuse to do business in Russia over its aggression against Ukraine. The post Payoneer, Paypal, Adobe suspend operations in Russia. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks to be held on March 7.
    Member of the Ukrainian delegation, lawmaker David Arakhamia, announced the date in a Facebook post. The post Third round of Ukraine-Russia talks to be held on March 7. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    Cyprus forbids 5 Russian navy ships from mooring and refueling in Limassol.
    Cyprus banned Russian ships from its port following EU sanctions over Russia’s war, Philenews reported. The post Cyprus forbids 5 Russian navy ships from mooring and refueling in Limassol. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukraine’s richest man Akhmetov speaks up about Russia’s war.
    Ten days after Russia launched an all-out offensive on Ukraine, oligarch Rinat Akhmetov told Ekonomichna Pravda that he had cut business contacts with Russia and had no more interests or assets in the country. “Russia is an aggressor country, and Putin is a war criminal.” The post Ukraine’s richest man Akhmetov speaks up about Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Ukrainian forces take control of Mykolaiv, seize Russian occupiers’ equipment.
    According to Mykolaiv Oblast Governor Vitaly Kim, there are casualties among civilians, but their number is yet to be determined. Mykolaiv is a regional capital in southern Ukraine. The post Ukrainian forces take control of Mykolaiv, seize Russian occupiers’ equipment. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Nuremberg Trials prosecutor: Putin should be ‘behind bars.’
    Benjamin Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor of Nazis officials at the 1945-1946 Nuremberg trials, told the Mirror that “those responsible should be held accountable for aggression, crimes against humanity and plain murder.” Ferencz also said Putin can be jailed, but that Russia would need a whole new government. The post Nuremberg Trials prosecutor: Putin should be ‘behind bars.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Putin says Ukraine could ‘lose its statehood.’
    Russia’s dictator Vladimir Putin said that if Ukraine “continues to behave in the same way,” that will “bring into question the future of its statehood,” during a meeting broadcast on TV. The post Putin says Ukraine could ‘lose its statehood.’ appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    About 400 civilians evacuated from Volnovakha despite thwarted evacuation.
    The post About 400 civilians evacuated from Volnovakha despite thwarted evacuation. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 6 min )
    To combat Russia, Ukraine invites foreign fighters. Here’s how to apply
    Ukraine, as it combats Russia’s full-fledged invasion, is rapidly creating its own International Legion, a military force composed of international volunteers enlisting to help defend Ukraine.  Three days after the start of Russia’s further invasion, on Feb. 27, Ukraine’s leadership announced the opportunity for foreign volunteers, expecting the dire need […] The post To combat Russia, Ukraine invites foreign fighters. Here’s how to apply appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 8 min )
    Media: Italy seizes property worth $150 million from Russian oligarchs.
    According to The Guardian’s sources in Italian police, a villa owned by the billionaire Alisher Usmanov on Sardinia, and a villa on Lake Como owned by the Russian state TV host Vladimir Soloviev, have both been seized. Yachts belonging to Russia’s richest man, Alexei Mordashov, and Gennady Timchenko, close to […] The post Media: Italy seizes property worth $150 million from Russian oligarchs. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Hundreds of thousands of households left without gas due to Russia’s war.
    The post Hundreds of thousands of households left without gas due to Russia’s war. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
    Russian forces kill Hero of Ukraine, captain Chybineiev.
    The post Russian forces kill Hero of Ukraine, captain Chybineiev. appeared first on The Kyiv Independent.  ( 7 min )
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    Malware now using stolen NVIDIA code signing certificates
    [...]  ( 4 min )
    Malware now using NVIDIA's stolen code signing certificates
    Threat actors are using stolen NVIDIA code signing certificates to sign malware to appear trustworthy and allow malicious drivers to be loaded in Windows. [...]  ( 4 min )
    SharkBot malware hides as Android antivirus in Google Play
    The banking trojan tracked as SharkBot has infiltrated the Google Play Store, Android's official and most trusted app store, posing as an antivirus and system cleaner application. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Russia shares list of 17,000 IPs allegedly DDoSing Russian orgs
    The Russian government shared a list of 17,576 IP addresses allegedly used to launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting Russian organizations and their networks. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Amazon: Charities, aid orgs in Ukraine attacked with malware
    Charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing critical support in Ukraine are targeted in malware attacks aiming to disrupt their operations and relief efforts seeking to assist those affected by Russia's war. [...]  ( 3 min )
    The Week in Ransomware - March 4th 2022 - The Conti Leaks
    This week's biggest story is the massive data leak from the Conti ransomware operation, including over 160,000 internal messages between members and source code for the ransomware and TrickBot operation. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Ukraine to join NATO intel-sharing cyberdefense hub
    While Ukraine is yet to become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the country has been accepted as a contributing participant to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). [...]  ( 3 min )
    Hackers leak 190GB of alleged Samsung data, source code
    The Lapsus$ data extortion group leaked today a huge collection of confidential data they claim to be from Samsung Electronics, the South Korean giant consumer electronics company. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    Cogent: Führender US-Internetprovider wirft russische Kunden aus seinem Netz
    Mit Cogent hat einer der größten Backbone-Betreiber weltweit seine Kunden aus Russland wegen des Ukrainekriegs gekündigt. Große Telcos vor Ort sind betroffen.  ( 5 min )
    Neuer Hochleistungsrechner spielt den Klimawandel schneller durch
    Mit dem neuen Rechnersystem "Levante" vervierfacht das Deutsche Klima-Rechenzentrum seine Kapazität. Damit kann es nun den Klimawandel exakter vorhersagen.  ( 4 min )
    Fujitsu kündigt das Mainframe-Aus an – und schmiedet neue Mainframe-Pläne
    Das Aus für den Mainframe, Fujitsu beendet sein Engagement – mit einer wichtigen Einschränkung: Für BS2000 steht viel Neues an.  ( 5 min )
    Videostreaming im Heimkino | c't uplink 42.1
    Wir sprechen übers perfekte Heimkino-Erlebnis für Netflix & Co. Wie bekomme ich Streamingdienste in bester Qualität aufs TV - und geht das auch mit einem Raspi?  ( 4 min )
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    New Linux Kernel Cgroups Vulnerability Could Let Attackers Escape Container
    Details have emerged about a now-patched high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel that could potentially be abused to escape a container in order to execute arbitrary commands on the container host. The shortcoming resides in a Linux kernel feature called control groups, also referred to as cgroups version 1 (v1), which allows processes to be organized into hierarchical groups,  ( 4 min )
    Imperva Thwarts 2.5 Million RPS Ransom DDoS Extortion Attacks
    Cybersecurity company Imperva on Friday said it recently mitigated a ransom distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack targeting an unnamed website that peaked at 2.5 million requests per second (RPS). "While ransom DDoS attacks are not new, they appear to be evolving and becoming more interesting with time and with each new phase," Nelli Klepfish, security analyst at Imperva, said. "For  ( 3 min )
    CISA Adds Another 95 Flaws to its Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week added 95 more security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, taking the total number of actively exploited vulnerabilities to 478. "These types of vulnerabilities are a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risk to the federal enterprise," the agency said in an advisory  ( 3 min )
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    Leaked stolen Nvidia cert can sign Windows malware
    70k staff email addresses and NTLM password hashes also dumped online An Nvidia code-signing certificate was among the mountain of files stolen and leaked online by criminals who ransacked the GPU giant's internal systems.…  ( 9 min )
    Photonics startup Luminous Computing bags $105m
    Bill Gates among those plowing funds into AI supercomputing tech Luminous Computing, a startup using photonics to drive artificial intelligence, has raised venture capital backing, pulling in $105m in Series A funding from a range of investors that includes Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates.…  ( 9 min )
    Russia’s invasion kicks Senate into cybersecurity law mode
    Critical infrastructure, federal agencies must report intrusions, ransomware payments within hours, draft rules state Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the possibility that the Kremlin may escalate its cyberespionage against the West after being heavily sanctioned, has convinced the US Senate to unanimously pass a bipartisan cybersecurity bill.…  ( 10 min )
    Chinese rocket junk may have just smashed into Moon
    Details still up in the air, unlike whatever hit our natural satellite A chunk of Chinese space junk today crashed into the far side of the Moon, according to a maker of astrometry software.…  ( 8 min )

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    Internet backbone Cogent cuts Russia connectivity
    Biz cites 'unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine' ... and also crippling sanctions Cogent Communications has pulled the plug on its connectivity with ISPs and other customers in Russia in response to President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    GNOME, Mono, Xamarin founder Miguel de Icaza leaves Microsoft
    Departure follows GitHub CEO exit Just months after GitHub boss Nat Friedman quit, his Xamarin co-founder has followed him.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft says hello again to China, goodbye to Russia
    Middle Kingdom gets another Azure region, Putin gets the middle finger Microsoft has opened a fifth Azure region in China with one hand while putting a stop to new sales in Russia with the other.…  ( 9 min )
    Russia scrambles to bootstrap HPC clusters with native tech
    Don't send a mobile chip to do a high-end CPU, GPU job. Unless you have no choice. With the largest data center chipmakers locking Russia out of next-generation devices, not to mention the withdrawal of mobile and software makers from that market, it is no surprise Russian researchers are on the fast track to develop ways around the new technologies that will drive the rest of the world.…  ( 9 min )
    BBC points Russians to the Tor version of itself
    Back to the future with short wave radio, plus Russia drop internet Iron Curtain Russia has reportedly blocked access to Western media outlets including the BBC to netizens within its borders, as suspicions rise that the country has begun implementing a "splinternet" plan to seal itself off from the wider internet.…  ( 9 min )
    Backblaze report finds SSDs as reliable as HDDs
    But warns sample size is a bit small to leap to big conclusions Backblaze has published the first SSD edition of its regular drive statistics report, which appears to show that flash drives are as reliable as spinning disks, although with surprising failure rates for some models.…  ( 8 min )
    Deutsche Bank seeks options as sanctions threaten Russian dev unit
    No data or code stored in Moscow and St Petersburg tech operations, bank says International trade sanctions threaten to cut off Deutsche Bank from its near-shore IT support and software development unit in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    NHS Digital's demise bad for 55 million patients' privacy – ex-chairman
    IT and data arm now part of NHS England, which could be pressured into data sharing without proper oversight Ten months after attempts first began to extract the medical information of 55 million citizens in England, NHS Digital's former chairman is warning the merger of the agency with NHS England threatens the privacy of people's personal data.…  ( 9 min )
    TikTok under investigation in US over harms to children
    Probe builds on one already in process for Instagram Reports that ByteDance-owned social media platform TikTok is harmful to children are under investigation by a number of US attorneys general.…  ( 8 min )
    Proprietary neural tech you had surgically implanted? Parts shortage
    Sorry about it. You know – supply chains. What is it about dit-dit-dit beep aroogah that you don’t understand? Something for the Weekend, Sir?  My laptop has just spoken to me. It said: "Ba-ding!" It hasn't said that before and I don't know what it means. Whatever does it want?…  ( 11 min )
    Saving a loved one from a document disaster
    The Words are Perfect, the keyboard action less so On Call  Welcome to the weekend, wherein you will doubtless be called upon by friends and family to demonstrate your IT prowess when you'd far rather be sipping on a beverage in a hammock.…  ( 8 min )
    Fujitsu claims world leadership in headache management
    For actual headaches, not tech messes, but hasn't said why its staff have a problem that needed tackling Fujitsu has been hailed as the world's leading company by the International Headache Society's World Patient Support Association.…  ( 7 min )
    India's Reliance gets into cloud infrastructure manufacturing
    Google's local pal enters JV with contract kit-maker Sanmina – storage and appliance supplier to the stars Indian conglomerate Reliance, which among its many activities is Google's partner for an India-only cut of Android, is getting into contract manufacturing of datacenter products.…  ( 7 min )
    Here's why prolonged Russia-Ukraine war would be really bad for us, say chip designers
    Our R&D is in an occupied nation, Corsair warns investors While the top chip and hardware makers may have moved to minimize the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on their operations, smaller companies are mapping out their worse-case scenarios arising from a prolonged conflict.…  ( 9 min )
    Europe's largest nuclear plant on fire after Russian attack
    What to know and what not to panic about Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant – Europe's largest such facility and one of the biggest of its kind in the world – caught fire on Thursday after being shelled by Russian military, according to Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba.…  ( 9 min )
    Oracle creates new form of free Solaris
    To keep FOSS developers and non-commercial users (almost) caught up with continuous release cadence Oracle has created an additional version of the Solaris operating system it acquired in 2009, when it bought Sun Microsystems.…  ( 7 min )
    Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mozilla agree on something: Make web dev lives easier
    Browser makers set aside differences Browser makers Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla, along with software consultancies Bocoup and Igalia, have agreed to work together to make web design technologies perform in a more consistent way across different platforms.…  ( 8 min )
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    Experts urge EU not to force insecure certificates in web browsers
    A group of 38 cybersecurity professors and IT experts worldwide, together with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), have cosigned a letter to EU regulators that warns of a proposal that could expose internet users to cybercrime. [...]  ( 5 min )
    Russia blocks access to Facebook, Twitter, foreign news outlets
    Russia has blocked access to the Facebook social network after Meta, Facebook's parent company, deactivated or restricted access to accounts belonging pr-Kremlin media outlets and news agencies, including RIA Novosti, Sputnik, and Russia Today. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Cisco joins long list of security companies supporting Ukraine
    Cisco has joined the growing list of security and technology companies that no longer offer services in Russia after their invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Russia-Ukraine war exploited as lure for malware distribution
    Threat actors are distributing malware using phishing themes related to the invasion of Ukraine, aiming to infect their targets with remote access trojans (RATs) such as Agent Tesla and Remcos. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft suspends all new sales in Russia
    Microsoft announced it will stop all new sales of services and products in Russia in response to Russia's "unjustified, unprovoked and unlawful invasion" of Ukraine. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Social media phishing attacks are at an all time high
    Phishing campaigns continue to focus on social media, ramping up efforts to target users for the third consecutive year as the medium becomes increasingly used worldwide for communication, news, and entertainment. [...]  ( 4 min )
    CISA warns organizations to patch 95 actively exploited bugs
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added 95 vulnerabilities to its list of actively exploited security issues, the largest number since issuing the binding operational directive (BOD) last year. [...]  ( 5 min )
    NY OAG warns T-Mobile data breach victims of identity theft risks
    The New York State Office of the Attorney General (NY OAG) warned victims of the August 2021 T-Mobile data breach that they faced identity theft risks after some of the stolen information ended up for sale on the dark web. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Malware campaign impersonates VC firm looking to buy sites
    BleepingComputer was recently contacted by an alleged "venture capitalist" firm that wanted to invest or purchase our site. However, as we later discovered, this was a malicious campaign designed to install malware that provides remote access to our devices. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Windows-Laptops von 200 bis 3000 Euro: Homeoffice bis Gaming
    Welches Notebook darf es sein? In dieser Laptop-Kaufberatung stellen wir Modelle von 11,6 bis 17,3 Zoll vor und erklären, worauf Käufer achten sollten.  ( 11 min )
    Intel und Microsoft stoppen Russland-Geschäft
    Zur stetig wachsenden Reihe der Techkonzerne, die ihre Geschäfte mit Russland bremsen, gesellen sich nun auch Microsoft und Intel.  ( 3 min )
    Developer Snapshots: Programmierer-News in ein, zwei Sätzen
    Unsere Übersicht der kleinen interessanten Meldungen enthält diese Woche unter anderem Mizu, Knative, Kompute, Jina, Harfbuzz, tinylog, AWS Textract und Polly.  ( 3 min )
    Grafikkarten: Preise fallen, während die Kryptowährung Ethereum stagniert
    Im Grafikkartenmarkt kehrt Ruhe ein. Die Preise gehen seit Wochen kontinuierlich zurück, sodass man auch für unter 500 Euro spieletaugliche Modelle bekommt.  ( 4 min )
    Apple Maps: Krim geht zurück an die Ukraine
    Die Zuordnung der Krim zu Russland sorgte Ende 2019 für viel Kritik. Außerhalb Russlands wird die Schwarzmeerhalbinsel wieder der Ukraine zugeschrieben.  ( 4 min )
    Nvidias geleakte Code-Signing-Zertifikate missbraucht
    Die Einbrecher haben bei Nvidia auch Code-Signing-Zertifikate entwendet und veröffentlicht. Mit denen werden nun Angriffs-Tools signiert.  ( 4 min )
    Automatisiertes GUI-Testing: Squish 7.0 erlaubt Aufzeichnung von Testausführung
    Das Tool zum Testen grafischer Benutzeroberflächen aus dem Hause froglogic hat neben den Aufzeichnungsmöglichkeiten Unterstützung für Qt 6.2 im Gepäck.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Toleranz, Engagement, Autonomie, Motivation: Was ein gutes Team auszeichnet
    Erlernte Hilflosigkeit umwandeln, per Teamradar führen und aufrichtiges Feedback einholen – wie geht das? Team Up! unterstützt am 31. März die Teamentwicklung.  ( 4 min )
    Data Science: Snowflake will Streamlit für 800 Millionen US-Dollar übernehmen
    Das Open-Source-Tool soll das Erstellen interaktiver Datenanalyse-Apps auf Snowflakes Data Cloud erleichtern und einer größeren Zielgruppe zugänglich machen.  ( 4 min )
    Mini-ITX-Mainboard mit ARM-CPU für Linux-Rechner
    Die chinesische Firma T-Firefly bringt ein PC-Mainboard mit ARM-Prozessor und Schnittstellen wie PCI Express und SATA sowie vielleicht mit UEFI-BIOS.  ( 5 min )
    #TGIQF - das Quiz zu 10 Jahren Raspi
    Der Raspberry Pi feiert seinen 10. Geburtstag. Was läge da nähe als ein Quiz zu dem kultigen Einplatinencomputer?  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Container-Orchestrierung mit Kubernetes (Last Call)
    An vier Kurs-Tagen die Ins-and-Outs von Kubernetes als Orchestrierungswerkzeug für Container kennenlernen. Noch sind einige Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    Kritische Root-Lücken gefährden Ciscos Fernzugriff-Software Expressway Series
    Der Netzwerkhersteller Cisco hat wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Expressway Series, StarOS & Co. veröffentlicht.  ( 3 min )
    Solaris lebt: Wechsel auf kontinuierliche Updates und neue kostenlose Version
    Oracle stellt sein Unix-Betriebssystem Solaris auf ein Continuous-Delivery-Modell um. Basis hierfür ist eine neue und kostenlose Version für Entwickler.  ( 3 min )
    macOS: Apps telefonieren weiterhin nach Hause
    Über OCSP-Zertifikateprüfserver soll macOS sicherstellen, dass keine Malware läuft. Das führt aber auch zu Privacy-Problemen. Ein versprochener Schalter fehlt.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Musk warnt vor russischen Luftangriffen auf Starlink-Antennen
    Nach Beginn des russischen Angriffs hatte SpaceX Antennen für sein Satelliteninternet in die Ukraine geschickt. Deren Benutzung ist aber nicht ungefährlich.  ( 4 min )
    Aktuelle MacBook-Pro-Modelle bekommen bündig abschließende SD-Karte
    Wer seinem M1-Pro- oder M1-Max-Mac mehr Platz verschaffen will, kann nun bis zu 512 GByte nachrüsten, die kaum aus dem Gehäuse herausschauen.  ( 4 min )
    Open-Source im Unternehmen: Sicherheit und Potenzial überzeugen Entscheider
    Der Einsatz von Open-Source-Software nimmt zu und wird nach der Meinung von IT-Entscheidern in zwei Jahren mit proprietärer Software gleich auf sein.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Online-Konferenz "Data Science im Unternehmen": Jetzt Frühbucherrabatt sichern!
    Am 26. April können Teilnehmer und Teilnehmerinnen die Umsetzung eines kompletten Data-Science-Projekts lernen – bis 1. April gilt der Frühbucherrabatt.  ( 4 min )
    Achtung, Handy hört mit: Smartphone-Apps als Wanze
    Lauschen Smartphones permanent mit und geben Gesprächsinhalte dann an Facebook, Google & Co. weiter? Ein Team des Bayerischen Rundfunks hat es ausprobiert.  ( 8 min )
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    We All Are Ukraine 🇺🇦
    As a design community, we all can’t be silent in these times. We need to be united in our fight against the war, for democracy, for those dreams that children are entitled to have when they are growing up. It’s our obligation to help as much as we can. **We are donating all proceeds** from "Interface Design Checklists" PDF to support Ukraine.  ( 4 min )
    How To Create An Information Architecture That Is Easy To Use
    If users cannot find the answers to their questions or are not exposed to critical messaging, they will not act, and your website will fail. To prevent that from happening, you need an effective information architecture. In this article, Paul Boag provides you with a process to ensure you have precisely that.  ( 11 min )
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    Activists are using ads to sneak real news to Russians about Ukraine
    Targeted ads follow us around the internet, pitching us everything from meme-based T-shirts to Mahabis slippers wherever we go. Now the power of tracking pixels and pop-up ads is being used to try to tell ordinary Russians what’s really happening during the invasion of Ukraine. “We’ve seen the powerful role that civil society can play…  ( 8 min )
    Why Ethereum is switching to proof of stake and how it will work
    The market for NFTs—tokens that represent digital art, music, videos, and the like—soared last year to $44 billion. This brought a lot of attention to Ethereum, the blockchain network where most NFTs are bought and sold. It also brought a lot of attention to something else: the massive energy wastefulness of cryptocurrency mining.  Blockchains don’t…  ( 7 min )
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    Both Sides in Russia-Ukraine War Heavily Using Telegram for Disinformation and Hacktivism
    Cyber criminals and hacktivist groups are increasingly using the Telegram messaging app for their activities, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict enters its eighth day. A new analysis by Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point Research has found that "user volume grew a hundred folds daily on Telegram related groups, peaking at 200,000 per group." Prominent among the groups are anti-Russian cyber  ( 3 min )
    New Security Vulnerability Affects Thousands of GitLab Instances
    Researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched security vulnerability in GitLab, an open-source DevOps software, that could potentially allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to recover user-related information. Tracked as CVE-2021-4191 (CVSS score: 5.3), the medium-severity flaw affects all versions of GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition starting from 13.0 and all versions  ( 3 min )
    Russia Releases List of IPs, Domains Attacking Its Infrastructure with DDoS Attacks
    As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, the Russian government on Thursday released a massive list containing 17,576 IP addresses and 166 domains that it said are behind a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks aimed at its domestic infrastructure. Some of the noticeable domains in the listing released by Russia's National Coordination Center for Computer  ( 3 min )
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    Nvidias geleakte Code-Signing-Zertifikate missbraucht
    Die Einbrecher haben bei Nvidia auch Code-Signing-Zertifikate entwendet und veröffentlicht. Mit denen werden nun Angriffs-Tools signiert.  ( 4 min )
    Kritische Root-Lücken gefährden Ciscos Fernzugriff-Software Expressway Series
    Der Netzwerkhersteller Cisco hat wichtige Sicherheitsupdates für Expressway Series, StarOS & Co. veröffentlicht.  ( 3 min )

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    NVIDIA data breach exposed credentials of over 71,000 employees
    More than 71,000 employee credentials were stolen and leaked online following a data breach suffered by US chipmaker giant Nvidia last month. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Russia asks Google to end "misinformation" on "special op" in Ukraine
    Roskomnadzor, Russia's telecommunications watchdog, asked Google to stop advertising campaigns spreading misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine on YouTube videos. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine says local govt sites hacked to push fake capitulation news
    The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said today "enemy" hackers are using compromised local government and regional authorities' websites to push rumors that Ukraine surrendered and signed a peace treaty with Russia. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Hacktivists, cybercriminals switch to Telegram after Russian invasion
    Telegram, the free instant messaging service that promises secure end-to-end communications, has assumed a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as it's being massively used by hacktivists and cyber-criminals alike. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Use of Telegram messaging service spikes after Russian invasion
    Telegram, the free instant messaging service that promises secure end-to-end communications, has assumed a pivotal role in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as it's being massively used by hacktivists and cyber-criminals alike. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Free decryptor released for HermeticRansom victims in Ukraine
    Avast Threat Labs has released a decryptor for the HermeticRansom ransomware strain used predominately in targeted attacks against Ukrainian systems in the past ten days. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Ukrainian sites saw a 10x increase in attacks when invasion started
    Internet security companies have recorded a massive wave of attacks against Ukrainian WordPress sites since Russia invaded Ukraine, aiming to take down the websites and cause general demoralization. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Over 100,000 medical infusion pumps vulnerable to years old critical bug
    Data collected from more than 200,000 network-connected medical infusion pumps used to deliver medication and fluids to patients shows that 75% of them are running with known security issues that attackers could exploit. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    Google to wind down pandemic work-from-home
    Hey, who remembers those multi-million-dollar offices, huh? Mountain View remembers Google employees in the United States must be in the office three days a week from April 4 as the internet giant winds down its work-from-home policy.…  ( 7 min )
    ICANN responds to Ukraine demand to delete all Russian domains
    Even if we wanted to, which we don't, we can't, so we won't, says boss ICANN on Wednesday rebuffed a request from Mykhailo Fedorov, First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, to revoke all Russian web domains, shut down Russian DNS root servers, and invalidate associated TLS/SSL certificates in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.…  ( 9 min )
    Amazon Alexa can be hijacked via commands from own speaker
    This isn't the artificial intelligence we were promised Without a critical update, Amazon Alexa devices could wake themselves up and start executing audio commands issued by a remote attacker, according to infosec researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London.…  ( 9 min )
    Switzerland's SWIFT data centre under guard after Russian banks excluded
    Local police want to head off any worries about possible sabotage A Swiss data centre operated by financial messaging service SWIFT is under guard by police following the exclusion of key Russian banks from the system.…  ( 8 min )
    Intel creates lite version of vPro management tech
    And, because sometimes less is more, extends it to Chromebooks, too Intel has updated its vPro PC management platform, created a less capable edition, and brought the product to Chromebooks.…  ( 8 min )
    Snowflake rolls back growth estimates, wipes 30% off value
    Plus $800m Streamlit acquisition – just don't expect a revenue contribution any time soon Cloud-native data warehouse outfit Snowflake – once valued at a heart-thumping $120bn following its 2020 IPO – saw 30 per cent wiped off its value in after-hours trading yesterday as it lowered guidance on revenue forecasts.…  ( 8 min )
    Linux on an SBC project Armbian releases version 22.02
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    OneWeb drops launches from Russia's Baikonur spaceport
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    Zero trust? Not yet a must for most IT departments
    One-in-ten respondents hadn't even heard of it Reader survey results  When we published the questions for this survey, our view was that zero trust, or ZT, has finally begun to become a thing – as a real technology in real companies.…  ( 9 min )
    Research casts doubt on energy efficiency of 5G
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    UK government starts public consultation on telco security
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    Startups competing with OpenAI's GPT-3 all need to solve the same problems
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    Nutanix sees hardware availability driving software sales
    We found some servers? Quick: buy some software! Here’s something a little ironic: Nutanix, a company that first championed abstraction of hardware with software, then backed away from hardware, has now noticed that some customers’ software buying behavior is tied to hardware availability.…  ( 8 min )
    US exempts South Korean smartphones from Russia export bans
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    Indian services giants target emerging technologies with PaaS plays
    Infosys and Wipro bet that makers of metaverses and cloudy cars want ready-to-roll platforms Two of India’s global service giants have announced platforms on which to build emerging technologies, continuing their move towards acting as software vendors.…  ( 8 min )
    Alphabet's Wing drone unit inks supermarket delivery deal
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    Nvidia, Apple noticeably absent from Intel-led chiplet interconnect collaboration
    Party invitation lost – or snubbed? Nvidia's absence from an Intel-led effort among industry players to develop next-gen chips with a more vibrant mix of cores is raising questions about the GPU maker's chiplet strategy, particularly regarding the integration of graphics when it comes to future PC processors.…  ( 9 min )
    Nvidia, Apple noticeably absent from Intel-led chiplet interconnect collaboration
    Party invitation lost – or snubbed? Nvidia's absence from an Intel-led effort among industry players to develop next-gen chips with a more vibrant mix of cores is raising questions about the GPU maker's chiplet strategy, particularly regarding the integration of graphics when it comes to future PC processors.…  ( 9 min )
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    Oracle, SAP suspend business in Russia amid invasion
    As Moscow tries to retain IT talent with military exemption, a three-year tax suspension for biz Russia, scrambling to deal with economic sanctions imposed in response to its invasion of Ukraine last week and to staunch the hemorrhaging of businesses and talent, will exempt IT companies from taxes for three years and will excuse specialized tech workers from military service.…  ( 8 min )
    Enterprise open-source is on the up and proprietary software on the way down
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    "Alder Lake"-Prozessoren: Intel knipst AVX-512 endgültig aus
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    Schneider Electric: Fest codierte Anmeldedaten gefährden Industriesteuersysteme
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    Xamarin-Mitgründer Miguel de Icaza verlässt Microsoft
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    Phishing und Malware: Microsoft Teams rückt in den Fokus von Angreifern
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    heise-Angebot: Die Webinar-Serie von Heise: Product Owner im Unternehmen
    An fünf Terminen im Mai und Juni lernen Interessierte in 20 praxisnahen Stunden, ihre Rolle als Product Owner zu meistern.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: ICANN will Russland nicht aus dem Internet werfen
    Die (erwartbare) Antwort der privaten Netzverwaltung ICANN zum Rauswurf von .ru aus dem Netz ist da: Solch einseitige Aktionen seien ihr zu Recht verboten.  ( 4 min )
    Prozessorbaukasten: Standard-Schnittstelle UCIe für Chiplet-Mischungen
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    Ukraine-Krieg: BBC bietet Programm auf Kurzwelle für die Ukraine an
    Die britische Rundfunkanstalt BBC strahlt ein Informationsprogramm für die Ukraine auf Kurzwelle aus. In der Ukraine sind mehrere Mittelwellensender in Betrieb.  ( 3 min )
    Anzeige: Projekt Schultransform: Unterstützung für Schulen bei der digitalen Transformation
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    Apple in Russland: Preissteigerungen und Ladenschließungen
    Nachdem sich Apple offiziell vom Markt zurückgezogen hat, werden die im Channel verbliebenen Produkte massiv teuer. Der größte Reseller im Land macht dicht.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: C++20 – die Neuerungen umfassend erklärt
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    Stapel-Prozessor: Das können sich AMD, Intel und Nvidia bei Graphcore abschauen
    Graphcore lässt als Erster bei TSMC zwei Silizium-Wafer übereinanderstapeln, um die Taktfrequenzen und Effizienz seiner KI-Prozessoren deutlich zu steigern.  ( 5 min )
    Alte Sicherheitslücken in vielen medizinischen Infusionspumpen noch offen
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    Sicherheitsupdate: Admin-Lücke gefährdet Packet-Sniffer VoIPmonitor
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für das Analysetool VoIPmonitor.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Last Call Svelte Day 2022: Jetzt noch Tickets sichern!
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    Sicherheit im Container : Firewall-Daemon firewalld 1.1 bändelt an mit Docker
    Die neue Version 1.1 von firewalld lässt sich in OCI-Containern bereitstellen. Das und die Unterstützung von ZeroTier helfen beim Einsatz im Rechenzentrum.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitslücken in IP-Kommunkationsbibliothek PJSIP könnten WhatsApp gefährden
    Die Open-Source-Software PJSIP ist verwundbar und macht Anwendungen, die sie einsetzen, potenziell angreifbar.  ( 3 min )
    Hardware-Hacking: Mac mini M1 deutlich schrumpfbarer
    Ein Bastelprojekt hat gezeigt, dass das aktuelle Gehäuse von Apples kleinem Desktop eigentlich zu groß ist: Der ARM-Mac käme auch mit viel weniger Platz aus.  ( 4 min )
    Analyse "European Chips Act": So könnte die heimische Halbleiterbranche wachsen
    Die EU-Kommission will den europäischen Anteil am Halbleitermarkt bis 2030 verdoppeln. Fördermittel allein reichen allerdings nicht, um das Ziel zu erreichen.  ( 6 min )
    #heiseshow: "Freiheitsenergien" vom Dach – was muss man zur Solaranlage wissen?
    Klimakrise, Abhängigkeit von anderen Ländern – es gibt gute Gründe für eine Energiewende. Was man über Solaranlagen wissen muss, besprechen wir live um 12 Uhr.  ( 4 min )
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    Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element
    I want to introduce you to a new, experimental form control called . We’ll get deep into it, including how much easier it is to style than a traditional element. But first, let’s fill in some context … Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.
    Build Membership Businesses with Memberful
    (This is a sponsored post.) What would your business be like if you sold memberships? It might be more than fun to think about, in fact, it might just be transformative. With membership, would you include little add-ons or … Build Membership Businesses with Memberful originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )
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    Schneider Electric: Fest codierte Anmeldedaten gefährden Industriesteuersysteme
    Angreifer könnten kritische Infrastrukturen mit Spannungsschutzrelais von Schneider Electric attackieren. Sicherheitsupdates schaffen Abhilfe.  ( 3 min )
    Alte Sicherheitslücken in vielen medizinischen Infusionspumpen noch offen
    Forscher haben medizinische Infusionspumpen etwa in Krankenhaus-Netzwerken untersucht. Viele wiesen alte Sicherheitslücken auf. Mehr als 100.000 gar kritische.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitsupdate: Admin-Lücke gefährdet Packet-Sniffer VoIPmonitor
    Es gibt ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate für das Analysetool VoIPmonitor.  ( 3 min )
    Sicherheitslücken in IP-Kommunkationsbibliothek PJSIP könnten WhatsApp gefährden
    Die Open-Source-Software PJSIP ist verwundbar und macht Anwendungen, die sie einsetzen, potenziell angreifbar.  ( 3 min )
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    Researchers Demonstrate New Side-Channel Attack on Homomorphic Encryption
    A group of academics from the North Carolina State University and Dokuz Eylul University have demonstrated what they say is the "first side-channel attack" on homomorphic encryption that could be exploited to leak data as the encryption process is underway. "Basically, by monitoring power consumption in a device that is encoding data for homomorphic encryption, we are able to read the data as it  ( 3 min )
    Critical Patches Issued for Cisco Expressway Series, TelePresence VCS Products
    Cisco this week shipped patches to address a new round of critical security vulnerabilities affecting Expressway Series and Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) that could be exploited by an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code. The two flaws – tracked as CVE-2022-20754 and CVE-2022-20755 (CVSS scores: 9.0) – relate to an arbitrary file write and a  ( 3 min )
    How to Automate Offboarding to Keep Your Company Safe
    In the midst of 'The Great Resignation,' the damage from employees (or contractors) leaving an organization might be one of the greatest risks facing IT teams today. The reality is that in the busy enterprise computing environment, user onboarding and offboarding is a fact of daily life.  When employee counts range into the five-figure territory — and entire networks of contractors have to be  ( 4 min )
    Hackers Who Broke Into NVIDIA's Network Leak DLSS Source Code Online
    American chipmaking company NVIDIA on Tuesday confirmed that its network was breached as a result of a cyber attack, enabling the perpetrators to gain access to sensitive data, including source code purportedly associated with its Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology. "We have no evidence of ransomware being deployed on the NVIDIA environment or that this is related to the  ( 3 min )
    Report: Nearly 75% of Infusion Pumps Affected by Severe Vulnerabilities
    An analysis of data crowdsourced from more than 200,000 network-connected infusion pumps used in hospitals and healthcare entities has revealed that 75% of those medical devices contain security weaknesses that could put them at risk of potential exploitation. "These shortcomings included exposure to one or more of some 40 known cybersecurity vulnerabilities and/or alerts that they had one or  ( 3 min )
    U.S. Senate Passes Cybersecurity Bill to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Security
    The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act" on Tuesday in an attempt to bolster the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure owners in the country. The new bipartisan legislation, among other things, stipulates entities that experience a cyber incident to report the attacks within 72 hours to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),  ( 3 min )
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    The secret police: Local and federal cops built a shadowy surveillance machine in Minnesota after George Floyd’s murder
    Law enforcement agencies in Minnesota have been carrying out a secretive, long-running surveillance program targeting civil rights activists and journalists in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Run under a consortium known as Operation Safety Net, the program was set up a year ago, ostensibly to maintain public order as…  ( 14 min )
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    Building Web Layouts For Dual-Screen And Foldable Devices
    Dual-screen devices are just the next evolution in responsive design. If you have a PWA or website, the APIs available make integrating into your existing code base seamless. This article explains why it’s an exciting time for layout on the web, and how dual screens provide an opportunity to get even more creative.  ( 13 min )

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    7 Fresh Links on Performance For March 2022
    I have a handful of good links to articles about performance that are burning a hole in my bookmarks folder, and wanna drop them here to share. The new WebPageTest website design From fonts to SVG: an icon migration strategy … 7 Fresh Links on Performance For March 2022 originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )
    How to Make a “Raise the Curtains” Effect in CSS
    “Raise the curtains” is what I call an effect where the background goes from dark to light on scroll, and the content on top also goes from light to dark while in a sticky position. Here’s an example where I … How to Make a “Raise the Curtains” Effect in CSS originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 4 min )
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    Fitbit recalls Ionic smartwatch for burning fat – literally
    'Please stop using your device' Fitbit recalled all models of its Ionic smartwatch on Tuesday after a small number of wearers were left with burns when the gadgets' lithium-ion batteries overheated.…  ( 7 min )
    Details of '120,000 Russian soldiers' leaked by Ukraine
    Verification sketchy so far Ukrainian news agency Ukrainska Pravda has claimed the nation's Centre for Defence Strategies think tank has obtained the online personal details of 120,000 Russian servicemen fighting in Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Conti ransomware group’s source code leaked
    Latest info dump days after anonymous outing of 60,000 messages Infamous ransomware group Conti is now the target of cyberattacks in the wake of its announcement late last week that it fully supports Russia's ongoing invasion of neighboring Ukraine, with the latest hit being the leaking of its source code for the public to see.…  ( 8 min )
    EU, US close to replacing defunct Privacy Shield II
    Fresh data transfer pact in the works for spring The State of the Net conference in Washington, DC, has heard officials representing the EU and the US say they believe they are close to reaching a data-sharing agreement to replace Privacy Shield.…  ( 10 min )
    The zero-password future can't come soon enough
    SpyCloud highlights poor password hygiene of consumers and the threat to enterprises Passwords, long a weakness in the tapestry of defenses designed to keep enterprises and individuals more secure, continue to be a problem due in large part to the same issue that has haunted them for years: the users themselves.…  ( 10 min )
    Microsoft goes native with OneDrive on Apple Silicon
    Hopefully a better experience than the 'disastrous' Files On-Demand update Microsoft's cloudy storage service, OneDrive, has gone native on Apple Silicon as Folder Backup arrives in Public Preview.…  ( 8 min )
    EU cuts off key Russian banks from SWIFT system
    State-owned Sberbank's software contracts under scrutiny As of this morning, the EU confirmed it had "agreed to exclude key Russian banks from the SWIFT system, the world's dominant financial messaging system.…  ( 10 min )
    Google blocks FOSS Android tool – for asking for donations
    StreetComplete told people how they could fund development, now it's not allowed to StreetComplete, a free Android program designed to help people to contribute to OpenStreetMap, was blocked from Google's Play Store merely for urging users to donate money to the app's development.…  ( 8 min )
    Google blocks FOSS Android tool – for asking for donations
    StreetComplete was telling people they could give to OpenStreetMap, but it's not allowed to any more StreetComplete, a free Android program designed to help people to contribute to OpenStreetMap, was blocked from Google's Play Store, merely for urging users to donate – to someone else.…  ( 9 min )
    The time we came up with a solution – and found a big customer problem
    A fascinating firsthand retelling of the technical history of MPLS Systems Approach  One of the more satisfying conference experiences in my career was giving a presentation in the SIGCOMM 2003 Outrageous Opinions session, entitled: MPLS Considered Helpful.…  ( 11 min )
    Intel's 12th-gen Alder Lake processors will not include Microsoft's Pluton security
    We can still hear the echoes of the launch fanfare from 2020 Microsoft's attempt to put its homegrown Pluton security processor architecture into third-party Windows 11 PCs is right now more work-in-progress than the slam dunk its publicity would have you believe.…  ( 9 min )
    European nations battle to bag some of Intel's billions
    US giant wants 20% of the world's chips from EU Intel's doing a European version of Amazon HQ2: enticing governments to pledge more and more funds to subsidize the construction of chip mega-plants along with ever-growing packages of benefits.…  ( 9 min )
    Volcano 'shredded' submarine cable, vastly complicating repair job
    Underwater sediment surges sliced several segments, required extreme splicing to fix Two boffins from New Zealand's University of Auckland have detailed the extraordinary repair job performed to reconnect the submarine cable connecting the Kingdom of Tonga to the world.…  ( 8 min )
    New flashpoint: US may ask Chinese tech firms to bin Russia
    Beijing and Moscow are suddenly BFFs, and that's already seen one Chinese firm reverse a Russia ban As big tech companies from the West swiftly and happily comply with new rules that prohibit interactions with Russia, Chinese companies will soon feel pressure to do likewise – and counter-pressure to resist such calls.…  ( 9 min )
    President Biden calls for ban on social media ads aimed at kids
    State of the Union features call for Congress to pass law that could see Intel spend $100B on chip factories United States president Joe Biden has used his first State of the Union speech to call for a ban on social networks serving ads targeted at children.…  ( 9 min )
    Baidu plans 100-city robot taxi rollout by 2030
    AI cloud business booms, but not at levels – or in locations – that will worry rivals Chinese web giant Baidu has revealed plans to introduce its autonomous taxi service to 65 cities by the year 2025, then add another 35 cities by 2030.…  ( 8 min )
    BitConnect boss accused of $2.4bn fraud has disappeared
    Where in the world is Carm, sorry, Satish Kumbhani? Satish Kumbhani, who is accused of scamming people out of $2.4bn in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, has disappeared while evading an American watchdog, a court was told this week.…  ( 8 min )
    Harvard, MIT, Berkeley are still fighting over genome-editing patents. Now another ruling
    Who says organic chemistry doesn't have its drama? The US Patent Office's appeal board on Monday sided with Harvard University and MIT by upholding a set of the group's patents covering CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing in plants and animals.…  ( 9 min )
    Co-inventor of Ethernet and Xerox PARC veteran David Boggs dies aged 71
    You couldn't read this article online without using his network tech David Boggs, a computer networking pioneer best-known for co-inventing Ethernet, has died. He was 71.…  ( 8 min )
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    Russian space agency says hacking satellites is an act of war
    Russia will consider any cyberattacks targeting Russian satellite infrastructure an act of war, as the country's space agency director said in a TV interview. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Namecheap offers free anonymous hosting, domains for anti-Putin sites
    US-based domain name registrar Namecheap announced today that it will provide sites protesting the current regime in Russia and Belarus with free domains and web hosting. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft renews promise to resolve Windows 11 app issues
    Microsoft reminded enterprise customers this week that App Assure engineers are ready to help resolve any app compatibility issues encountered after upgrading to Windows 11. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Attacks abusing programming APIs grew over 600% in 2021
    Security analysts warn of a sharp rise in API attacks over the past year, with most companies still following inadequate practices to tackle the problem. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Log4shell exploits now used mostly for DDoS botnets, cryptominers
    The Log4Shell vulnerabilities in the widely used Log4j software are still leveraged by threat actors today to deploy various malware payloads, including recruiting devices into DDoS botnets and for planting cryptominers. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Phishing attacks target countries aiding Ukrainian refugees
    A spear-phishing campaign likely coordinated by a state-backed threat actor has been targeting European government personnel providing logistics support to Ukrainian refugees. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Conti Ransomware source code leaked by Ukrainian researcher
    A Ukrainian researcher continues to deal devastating blows to the Conti ransomware operation, leaking further internal conversations, as well as the source for their ransomware, administrative panels, and more. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    The propaganda war has eclipsed cyberwar in Ukraine
    As Russia poured troops into Ukraine,  the besieged country’s government was already thinking about a different way to strike back. On February 26, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov launched the “IT Army of Ukraine”—an unprecedented invitation to the world’s hackers to go on the offensive against Russia for his country. The IT Army is…  ( 5 min )
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    Macs mit M1: Tool verbannt Hintergrund-Apps auf Efficiency-Kerne
    App Tamer kann leistungshungrige Apps auf die Effizienzkerne des Apple-Chips beschränken, um so etwa die Akkulaufzeit zu verlängern.  ( 4 min )
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    heise-Angebot: Die wichtigsten Trends des IT-Job-Markts auf der Karriere-Messe IT Job Kompakt
    Die Kombination aus Fachkonferenz und Recruiting-Messe findet am 30. und 31. März parallel zur IT-Sicherheitsmesse secIT in Hannover statt.  ( 4 min )
    Instagram Reels: Videos mit automatischen Untertiteln
    Instagram zeigt Videos nun auf Wunsch mit automatisch erzeugten Untertiteln an, um sie etwa tonlos abspielen zu können  ( 3 min )
    Entwicklungsumgebung: Eclipse Theia 1.23 erscheint mit globaler Toolbar
    Eine Toolbar lässt sich nun optional zuschalten und der Eclipse Theia Browser kann mit VS Code Web Extensions umgehen.  ( 4 min )
    Cache-Monster: Leaks zu Nvidias nächster Grafikkartengeneration Ada Lovelace
    Nvidia soll mit der nächsten GeForce-Baureihe einen ähnlichen Weg einschlagen wie AMD mit den Radeon-GPUs RX 6000: viel Cache zur Entlastung des DRAMs.  ( 4 min )
    So kommt das Rechenzentrum durch den TÜV
    Die internationale Norm ISO/IEC 22237 zertifiziert das gesamte RZ – von der Infrastruktur bis zu Umweltaspekten. Der TÜV prüft den neuen Standard.  ( 4 min )
    Domain-Provider Namecheap wirft russische Kunden raus
    Der Domain-Provider Namecheap beendet seine Zusammenarbeit mit russischen Kunden. Nun bietet das Unternehmen kostenlose Domains für Protest-Webseiten.  ( 4 min )
    Webbrowser Chrome 99 dichtet diverse Schwachstellen ab
    Google hat Chrome 99 veröffentlicht und darin vorrangig mehrere Sicherheitslücken abdichtet. Deren Risiko stuft der Hersteller teils als hoch ein.  ( 3 min )
    WebAssembly-Runtime: Wasmer 2.2 liefert mehr Leistung im Singlepass Compiler
    Der Wasmer-Compiler Singlepass arbeitet in der neuen Version auch auf AArch64-Plattformen unter Windows, Linux sowie macOS.  ( 3 min )
    Twitter-Bots tracken Flugzeuge russischer Oligarchen
    Ein 19-jähriger Student trackt mit den Twitter-Bots "Russian Oligarch Jets" und "Russian VIP & Putin" die Flugzeuge russischer Oligarchen.  ( 3 min )
    Browser: Web-Entwickler für Ende von WebKit-Zwang auf iPhones
    In iOS müssen alle Browser Apples Engine nutzen. Das sei "zutiefst wettbewerbsfeindlich" und bedrohe das offene Web, so Entwickler. Sie fordern Regulierung.  ( 4 min )
    Firewall-Distribution: pfSense CE 2.6.0 und Plus 22.01 veröffentlicht
    Die FreeBSD-basierte Firewall-Distribution pfSense ist in neuen Versionen erschienen. Sie enthält neben allgemeinen Aktualisierungen auch Sicherheitsupdates.  ( 4 min )
    Die Ransomware kommt aus der Cloud – und zielt aufs Active Directory
    Ransomware-Attacken erfolgen zunehmend über Cloud-Dienste, Cloud-Anwendungen – und über Homeoffice-Arbeitsplätze.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Die Public Cloud sicher nutzen
    Lernen Sie, wie Sie Cloud-Dienste am Beispiel von Microsoft Azure sicher und datenschutzkonform einsetzen: Zweitagesworkshop mit Frühbucherrabatt bis 10.3.  ( 3 min )
    l+f: Chefs sind Chefs sind Chefs – auch im Untergrund
    Auch im Cybercrime-Untergrund gibt es offenbar Deadlines und Chefs, die Druck machen, wenn man sie nicht einhält.  ( 4 min )
    User Interfaces erstellen: Qt Design Studio 3.1 räumt Benutzeroberfläche auf
    Die Qt Company hat Version 3.1 zu Qt Design Studio herausgegeben. Das Release bringt viele kleine Neuerungen für das UI und schraubt an der Performance.  ( 4 min )
    ASRock NUC 1200 Box: Mini-PCs mit 12-Kern-Prozessor und Wi-Fi 6E
    Noch vor Intel kündigt ASRock Mini-PCs der NUC-Klasse mit CPUs aus der Baureihe "Alder Lake-P" an. Verglichen mit dem Vorgänger gibt es acht zusätzliche Kerne.  ( 4 min )
    Acer Swift 3 im Test: 14-Zoll-Laptop mit starker Akkulaufzeit
    Als leichtes Notebook mit Evo-Zertifikat verspricht der Acer Swift 3 eine lange Akkulaufzeit und starke Leistung für 700 Euro. Ob das zutrifft, zeigt der Test.  ( 7 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates von Fortinet: Angreifer könnten Admin-Zugänge erraten
    Unter anderen FortiMail und FortiWLC sind verwundbar. Eine Lücke gilt als kritisch.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Neue Termine: Security-Workshop zur Bedrohungsmodellierung für mobile Apps
    Der Online-Workshop erklärt iOS-Entwicklern an zwei Tagen, wer die Angreifer sind, welche Angriffsvektoren bestehen und wie sich Apps absichern lassen.  ( 4 min )
    IBM warnt vor zahlreichen Sicherheitslücken
    IBM hat für diverse Produkte Updates veröffentlicht, die teils kritische Sicherheitslücken schließen. Administratoren sollten sie zeitnah installieren.  ( 3 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Apple stoppt Hardware-Verkauf in Russland und wirft RT News raus
    Neben dem Verkaufsstopp von iPhones & Co in Russland hat Apple weitere Schritte unternommen, darunter das Entfernen russischer Staatssender aus dem App Store.  ( 4 min )
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    Hackers Try to Hack European Officials to Get Info on Ukrainian Refugees, Supplies
    Details of a new nation-state sponsored phishing campaign has been uncovered setting its sights on European governmental entities in what's seen as an attempt to obtain intelligence on refugee and supply movement in the region. Enterprise security company Proofpoint, which detected the malicious emails for the first time on February 24, 2022, dubbed the social engineering attacks "Asylum  ( 4 min )
    Hackers Begin Weaponizing TCP Middlebox Reflection for Amplified DDoS Attacks
    Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks leveraging a new amplification technique called TCP Middlebox Reflection have been detected for the first time in the wild, six months after the novel attack mechanism was presented in theory. "The attack […] abuses vulnerable firewalls and content filtering systems to reflect and amplify TCP traffic to a victim machine, creating a powerful DDoS  ( 3 min )
    LIVE Webinar: Key Lessons Learned from Major Cyberattacks in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022
    With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact, and perhaps permanently changing, how we work, cybercriminals again leveraged the distraction in new waves of cyberattacks. Over the course of 2021 we saw an increase in multiple attack approaches; some old, some new. Phishing and ransomware continued to grow from previous years, as expected, while new attacks on supply chains and  ( 4 min )
    Critical Bugs Reported in Popular Open Source PJSIP SIP and Media Stack
    As many as five security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the PJSIP open-source multimedia communication library that could be abused by an attacker to trigger arbitrary code execution and denial-of-service (DoS) in applications that use the protocol stack. The weaknesses were identified and reported by JFrog's Security Research team, following which the project maintainers released  ( 3 min )
    Critical Security Bugs Uncovered in VoIPmonitor Monitoring Software
    Critical security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in VoIPmonitor software that, if successfully exploited, could allow unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges to the administrator level and execute arbitrary commands. Following responsible disclosure by researchers from Kerbit, an Ethiopia-based penetration-testing and vulnerability research firm, on December 15, 2021, the issues  ( 3 min )
    TeaBot Android Banking Malware Spreads Again Through Google Play Store Apps
    An Android banking trojan designed to steal credentials and SMS messages has been observed sneaking past Google Play Store protections to target users of more than 400 banking and financial apps from Russia, China, and the U.S. "TeaBot RAT capabilities are achieved via the device screen's live streaming (requested on-demand) plus the abuse of Accessibility Services for remote interaction and  ( 3 min )
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    Webbrowser Chrome 99 dichtet diverse Schwachstellen ab
    Google hat Chrome 99 veröffentlicht und darin vorrangig mehrere Sicherheitslücken abdichtet. Deren Risiko stuft der Hersteller teils als hoch ein.  ( 3 min )
    Firewall-Distribution: pfSense CE 2.6.0 und Plus 22.01 veröffentlicht
    Die FreeBSD-basierte Firewall-Distribution pfSense ist in neuen Versionen erschienen. Sie enthält neben allgemeinen Aktualisierungen auch Sicherheitsupdates.  ( 4 min )
    Sicherheitsupdates von Fortinet: Angreifer könnten Admin-Zugänge erraten
    Unter anderen FortiMail und FortiWLC sind verwundbar. Eine Lücke gilt als kritisch.  ( 3 min )
    IBM warnt vor zahlreichen Sicherheitslücken
    IBM hat für diverse Produkte Updates veröffentlicht, die teils kritische Sicherheitslücken schließen. Administratoren sollten sie zeitnah installieren.  ( 3 min )
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    A Guide To Audio Visualization With JavaScript And GSAP (Part 1)
    What started as a case study turned into a guide to visualizing audio with JavaScript. Although the output demos are in React, Jhey Tompkins isn’t going to dwell on the React side of things too much. The underlying techniques work with or without React.  ( 18 min )

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    Second data-wiping malware found in Ukraine, says ESET
    While Apple halts all sales in Russia, Visa and Mastercard block banks The disk-wiping malware that tore through at least hundreds of Ukrainian Windows systems at the start of Russia's occupation wasn't alone. Slovakian infosec firm ESET has found a second similar strain in Ukraine.…  ( 9 min )
    Second data-wiping malware found in Ukraine, says ESET
    While Apple halts all sales in Russia, Visa and Mastercard block banks The disk-wiping malware that tore through at least hundreds of Ukrainian Windows systems at the start of Russia's occupation wasn't alone. Slovakian infosec firm ESET has found a second similar strain in Ukraine.…  ( 9 min )
    Ukraine asks ICANN to delete all Russian domains
    Plus: Namecheap tells customers in Russia they are no longer welcome, citing 'war crimes' In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week, Mykhailo Fedorov, First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, on Monday asked the head of DNS overlord ICANN to disable country code top-level domains associated with Russia.…  ( 10 min )
    Concern over growing reach of proprietary firmware BLOBs
    Just because it's on Github doesn't mean you can read it. Vendors of the FOSS hardware and software communities are voicing their concerns about closed-source firmware. Impenetrable BLOBs (Binary Large Objects) in firmware mean that nobody can be entirely sure exactly what their computer is doing.…  ( 8 min )
    VMware inks more telco partnerships as 5G takes off
    Virtualization giant keen to cash in on cloud-native tech MWC  VMware has detailed products and partnerships at Mobile World Congress (MWC) involving service providers and others using its tech to build next-generation networks and services covering applications, the radio access network (RAN), and the network edge.…  ( 8 min )
    Maxar Technologies: The eye in the sky tracking invasion of Ukraine
    Expect to hear more from it as Putin's war wears on As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, the name Maxar has suddenly taken on more significance with detailed eye-in-the-sky images of military movements on the ground being passed to media – including a 40-mile convoy headed for Kyiv. But what is Maxar, and where did it come from?…  ( 8 min )
    This JavaScript scanner hunts down malware in libraries
    Stick a fork in this Socket and zap malicious NPM packages Socket, the biz behind the Wormhole file transfer web app, on Tuesday plans to introduce a security scanning app also called Socket to defend against supply-chain attacks in the JavaScript ecosystem.…  ( 10 min )
    A €1.5bn day in European software mergers
    German veteran Software AG buys StreamSets while private equity firm takes over ERP slinger Forterro European mid-market ERP specialist Forterro was bought by Partners Group this morning for €1bn and Germany's Software AG has acquired data integration platform vendor StreamSets for €524m.…  ( 8 min )
    Insurance Aon confirms it has suffered 'cyber incident'
    Oh the irony! Insurance companies, even those selling cyber insurance, are attack targets Aon, the British-American provider of insurance and pension administration, has brought in external specialists to help probe a "cyber incident".…  ( 8 min )
    Cisco touts consumption-based Private 5G play
    Delivered as a service to reduce risks for enterprises despite lukewarm channel takeup for similar products Cisco has disclosed further details for a dedicated 5G network-as-a-service that customers will pay for based on what they consume – a week after Hewlett Packard Enterprise released its own package.…  ( 8 min )
    Desperately seeking SaaS: English council to replace Oracle R12
    Big Red product to become more unstable, unreliable, and less secure after 20 years' use Hull City Council has launched procurement for a £6m SaaS-based ERP system after deciding to ditch an Oracle E-Business Suite it has relied on for 20 years.…  ( 8 min )
    Apple has missed the video revolution
    COVID-19 turned many of us into media producers, but the tools favour Windows Column  The pandemic changed the way I used computers. For most of the 20 years before 2020, I rarely needed or used more than the browser, the mail app, messaging, and a word processor. Other than that I made the occasional foray into image and/or video editing or PDF preparation tools.…  ( 9 min )
    Microsoft updates Azure for Operators, adds private 5G
    Azure Operator Distributed Services designed to let telcos run workloads on a single carrier-grade hybrid platform Microsoft has updated its Azure for Operators portfolio aimed at telecoms providers, with Azure Operator Distributed Services enabling those customers to run workloads on a single carrier-grade hybrid platform.…  ( 9 min )
    ESA-Russia Mars rover launch on ice due to Ukraine invasion
    Rosalind Franklin still can't catch a break The joint ESA-Roscosmos Mars rover Rosalind Franklin is "very unlikely" to launch this year after Russia was hit with fresh economic sanctions for invading Ukraine.…  ( 8 min )
    Toshiba CEO steps down as objections to re-org persist
    Architect of rejected three-way split passes the baton as decision day looms Toshiba has made a raft of new executive appointments as its reform plan meets with renewed opposition.…  ( 8 min )
    ARPANET pioneer Jack Haverty says the internet was never finished
    When he retired with stuff left on his to-do list, he expected fixes would flow. They haven't Early internet pioneer Jack Haverty has described the early structure of the internet as experimental – and said not much has changed since.…  ( 9 min )
    China-linked malware targeted secure networks at 'multiple governments'
    'Daxin' malware creates backdoors and may have been used since 2013 The United States' Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), working with security vendor Symantec, has found an extremely sophisticated network attack tool that can invisibly create backdoors, has been plausibly linked to Chinese actors, and may have been in use since 2013.…  ( 8 min )
    Yahoo shutters email service in China
    Purple! Palace! has! nothing! left! behind! the! Great! Firewall! – not! even! users’! mail! troves! Yahoo has stopped providing email services in China – a decision that means the venerable web company has ceased operations behind the Great Firewall.…  ( 8 min )
    Good: People can spot a deepfake video. Bad: They're not so hot with text
    Seeing isn't always believing Netizens are more likely to be duped by misinformation presented in text form compared to video clips created with the help of algorithms, according to a study.…  ( 9 min )
    Toyota shutters 14 plants after probable cyberattack
    Incident struck supplier day after officials warned of massive spike in efforts to launch Emotet malware Toyota has closed all 14 plants it operates in Japan due to what it has described as a “system failure” at Kojima Industries Corporation – and local media report the cause of the failure is a cyberattack.…  ( 8 min )
    US chip stocks undeterred by export ban to Russia
    Crackdown on Moscow won't hurt American semiconductor industry, SIA says If US chip makers are feeling the stress of semiconductor import sanctions on Russia, it isn't showing yet.…  ( 8 min )
    Microsoft: Russia invasion of Ukraine ‘unlawful, unjustified’
    Windows giant says it detected 'destructive cyberattacks', DDoS malware aimed at now occupied nation Microsoft is decrying what it calls the "tragic, unlawful and unjustified invasion of Ukraine" by Russia, and vowed to continue protecting the country from cyberattacks and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns.…  ( 10 min )
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    Microsoft rolling out new endpoint security solution for SMBs
    Microsoft has started rolling out its new endpoint security solution for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) known as Microsoft Defender for Business to Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers worldwide starting today, March 1st. [...]  ( 3 min )
    TeaBot malware slips back into Google Play Store to target US users
    The TeaBot banking trojan was spotted once again in Google Play Store where it posed as a QR code app and spread to more than 10,000 devices. [...]  ( 4 min )
    NVIDIA confirms data was stolen in recent cyberattack
    Chipmaker giant Nvidia confirms that its network was breached in a cyberattack last week, giving intruders access to proprietary information data and employee login data. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Content filtering devices abused for 65x DDoS amplification
    Researchers have identified an alarming new trend in DDoS attacks that target middlebox devices to attain enormous 6,533% amplification levels. With such an amplification level, threat actors can launch catastrophic attacks with limited bandwidth/equipment. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hundreds of eBike phishing sites abuse Google Ads to push scams
    A large-scale campaign involving over 200 phishing and scam sites has tricked users into giving their personal data to fake investments schemes impersonating genuine brands. [...]  ( 4 min )
    New worm and data wiper malware seen hitting Ukrainian networks
    Newly discovered malware was deployed in destructive attacks against Ukrainian organizations and governmental networks before and after Russia invaded the country on February 24. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Microsoft: Windows domain controller restarts caused by LSASS crashes
    Microsoft shared info on a now-fixed known issue leading to Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) crashes and Windows Server domain controller. [...]  ( 3 min )
    'Help Ukraine' crypto scams emerge as Ukraine raises over $37 million
    Scammers are now targeting unsuspecting users via phishing webpages, forum posts, and email links enticing users to "help Ukraine" by donating cryptocurrency. The development follows Ukraine's successful effort of raising over $37 million in crypto donations from all around the world amid the country's ongoing Russian invasion. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Reality Winner's Twitter account was hacked to target journalists
    Twitter account of former intelligence specialist, Reality Winner was hacked over the weekend by threat actors looking to target journalists at prominent media organizations. After taking over Winner's verified Twitter account, hackers changed the profile name to "Feedback Team" to impersonate Twitter staff and began sending out DMs. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Namecheap is banning Russians, asks them to switch registrars
    Domain registrar Namecheap is emailing customers registered in Russia saying it will no longer provide them with services because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Namecheap terminates services for Russians, asks them to move domains
    Domain registrar Namecheap is emailing customers registered in Russia saying it will no longer provide them with services because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Axis Communications shares details on disruptive cyberattack
    Axis Communications has published a post mortem about a cyberattack that caused severe disruption in their systems, with some systems still partially offline. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft: Ukraine hit with FoxBlade malware hours before invasion
    Microsoft said that Ukrainian networks were targeted with recently found malware several hours before Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24th. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft: Ukraine hit with new FoxBlade malware hours before invasion
    Microsoft said that Ukrainian networks were targeted with newly found malware several hours before Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24th. [...]  ( 3 min )
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    CSS Custom Highlight API: The Future of Highlighting Text Ranges on the Web
    Styling ranges of text in software is a very useful thing to be able to do. Thankfully, we have the CSS Custom Highlight API to look forward to because it represents the future of styling text ranges on the web.… CSS Custom Highlight API: The Future of Highlighting Text Ranges on the Web originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 8 min )
    Ahmad Shadeed: Use Cases For CSS fit-content
    Ahmad Shadeed covers the CSS fit-content sizing keyword. It’s useful! It just doesn’t come up super often. I find myself using min-content a lot more, like when setting up the height of a grid-template-row. The fit-content keyword is actually … Ahmad Shadeed: Use Cases For CSS fit-content originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 2 min )
    IE Down, Edge Up… Global Browser Usage Stats Are for Cocktail Parties and Conference Slides
    I enjoy articles like Hartley Charlton’s “Microsoft Edge Looks Set to Overtake Safari as World’s Second Most Popular Desktop Browser.” It’s juicy! We know these massive players in the browser market care very much about their market share, so when … IE Down, Edge Up… Global Browser Usage Stats Are for Cocktail Parties and Conference Slides originally published on CSS-Tricks. You should get the newsletter.  ( 3 min )
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    Bluetooth-Tracker Tile: Berichte über AirTag-Stalking drücken Verkäufe
    Diskussionen über den Missbrauch von Apple AirTags bremsen den Verkauf von Bluetooth-Trackern anderer Hersteller, so der neue Besitzer des Konkurrenten Tile.  ( 4 min )
    Kurz informiert: ISS-Russland, Film-Sanktionen, Gesundheits-Apps, Parken-Urteil
    Unser werktäglicher News-Überblick fasst die wichtigsten Nachrichten des Tages kurz und knapp zusammen.  ( 4 min )
    Signal gewinnt Nutzer in der Ukraine und dementiert Hackerangriff
    Die Nutzerzahlen des Messengers Signal in der Ukraine steigen deutlich. Aktuelle Gerüchte, Signal sei gehackt worden, dementiert der Dienst.  ( 3 min )
    Linux-tauglicher RISC-V-Prozessor für Steuerungen und IoT
    Renesas erweitert die "RZ"-Serie von sparsamen Allzweckprozessoren um einen pinkompatiblen RISC-V-Typen.  ( 4 min )
    YouTube blockt Kanäle von RT und Sputnik in Europa
    YouTube hat die Kanäle der russischen Sender RT und Sputnik für Nutzer in Europa blockiert. In einem Tweet begründete Google dies mit dem Krieg in der Ukraine.  ( 3 min )
    Khronos legt Vulkan-Spezifikation für sicherheitskritische GPU-Beschleuniger vor
    Die Vulkan SC 1.0 API-Spezifikation soll funktionale Sicherheit bei GPU-Anwendungen in regulierten Bereichen wie Medizin oder Luftfahrt gewährleisten.  ( 4 min )
    Auf dem Weg zur universellen elektronischen Rechnung
    Ein gemeinsamer deutsch-französischer Standard für elektronische Rechnungen soll den länderübergreifenden Austausch zwischen Unternehmen erleichtern.  ( 3 min )
    Streaming: Hazelcast veröffentlicht Platform 5.1 und startet Förderprogramm HIL
    Version 5.1 der Hazelcast-Plattform erweitert die Echtzeitfunktionen. Darüber hinaus ruft das Unternehmen das Hazelcast Innovation Lab ins Leben.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: Agiles Anforderungsmanagement im regulierten Kontext: Das Webinar von Heise
    Am 23. März lernen Interessierte ihr Anforderungsmanagement im regulierten Kontext umzusetzen. Die gesamte Webinar-Serie gibt es im Abo der heise Academy.  ( 4 min )
    Cybergang Conti: Interne Daten geleakt - 2,8 Milliarden US-Dollar erbeutet
    Nachdem die Cybergang Conti sich im Ukraine-Konflikt auf russische Seite stellte, veröffentlichte ein Mitglied interne Chats und Daten der vergangenen Jahre.  ( 5 min )
    Erpressung nach Hack: Nvidia soll Mining-Bremse entfernen
    Einer Hackergruppe behauptet, erste Daten aus einem Nvidia-Hack veröffentlicht zu haben. Wird ihre Bedingung nicht erfüllt, wollen sie Firmengeheimnisse leaken.  ( 3 min )
    Programmiersprache: TypeScript 4.6 ist flexibler und erkennt JSDoc-Diskrepanzen
    Die neue Version erlaubt Code im Konstruktor vor super() sowie das neue Ausgabeziel ES2022 und zeigt Unstimmigkeiten in JSDoc-Parametern an.  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine-Krieg: Kiew fordert Rauswurf Russlands aus dem Internet
    Die ukrainische Regierung appelliert an die Netzverwaltung ICANN, die russische Adresszone .ru aus der globalen Internetinfrastruktur zu verbannen.  ( 4 min )
    Anzeige: Schule besser machen: Das richtige Endgerät für mehr Flexibilität im Bildungswesen
    Bei der großen Auswahl an PC-Varianten ist es für Schulen schwer zu entscheiden, welches Gerät für Schüler und Lehrkräfte das Richtige ist.  ( 6 min )
    Anzeige: Schule besser machen: Das richtige Endgerät für mehr Flexibilität im Bildungswesen
    Bei der großen Auswahl an PC-Varianten ist es für Schulen schwer zu entscheiden, welches Gerät für Schüler und Lehrkräfte das Richtige ist.
    Video-Telefonzelle fürs Büro: Mit Room for Zoom die Kollegen ausblenden
    Die Arbeitskabine Room for Zoom kann in Büros modular nachgerüstet werden und soll Angestellte aus dem Homeoffice zurück an die alten Arbeitsstätten locken.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: Container- und Kubernetes-Security in der Praxis: Das Webinar von Heise
    Am 24. März lernen Interessierte, wie sie die Sicherheit von Kubernetes gewährleisten. Die gesamte Webinar-Serie gibt es kostengünstig im Abo der heise Academy.  ( 4 min )
    Satelliten-Störung: Tausende Windräder nicht steuerbar
    In Zentraleuropa sind tausende Windkraftanlagen nicht ansteuerbar. Das Satelliten-Netzwerk KA-SAT ist ausgefallen.  ( 4 min )
    Cloud-Schutzlösung von Okta könnte Schadcode auf Server lassen
    Ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate schließt ein Schadcode-Schlupfloch in Okta Advanced Server Client.  ( 3 min )
    heise-Angebot: iX-Workshop: Moderne Kryptographie im Unternehmenseinsatz
    Wie funktionieren Verschlüsselung und digitale Signaturen? Wie helfen sie, Unternehmensdaten abzusichern? Geballtes Wissen an zwei Tagen. Noch Plätze frei.  ( 3 min )
    MacBook Pro M1 Max und M1 Pro: Die Lieferkette holt auf
    Apples neue Notebooks waren lange nur mit Verzögerung zu haben. Nun scheint die Produktion endlich zu flutschen.  ( 4 min )
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    Second New 'IsaacWiper' Data Wiper Targets Ukraine After Russian Invasion
    A new data wiper malware has been observed deployed against an unnamed Ukrainian government network, a day after destructive cyber attacks struck multiple entities in the country preceding the start of Russia's military invasion. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET dubbed the new malware "IsaacWiper," which it said was detected on February 24 in an organization that was not affected by HermeticWiper  ( 3 min )
    Break into Ethical Hacking with 18 Advanced Online Courses for Just $42.99
    It is predicted that 3.5 million jobs will be unfilled in the field of cybersecurity by the end of this year. Several of these jobs pay very well, and in most cases, you don't even need a college degree to get hired. The most important thing is to have the skills and certifications. The All-In-One 2022 Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle helps you gain both, with 18 courses covering all aspects  ( 4 min )
    Conti Ransomware Gang's Internal Chats Leaked Online After Siding With Russia
    Days after the Conti ransomware group broadcasted a pro-Russian message pledging its allegiance to Vladimir Putin's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, a disgruntled member of the cartel has leaked the syndicate's internal chats. The file dump, published by malware research group VX-Underground, is said to contain 13 months of chat logs between affiliates and administrators of the Russia-affiliated  ( 4 min )
    Trickbot Malware Gang Upgrades its AnchorDNS Backdoor to AnchorMail
    Even as the TrickBot infrastructure closed shop, the operators of the malware are continuing to refine and retool their arsenal to carry out attacks that culminated in the deployment of Conti ransomware. IBM Security X-Force, which discovered the revamped version of the criminal gang's AnchorDNS backdoor, dubbed the new, upgraded variant AnchorMail. AnchorMail "uses an email-based [  ( 3 min )
    Microsoft Finds FoxBlade Malware Hit Ukraine Hours Before Russian Invasion
    Microsoft on Monday disclosed that it detected a new round of offensive and destructive cyberattacks directed against Ukraine's digital infrastructure hours before Russia launched its first missile strikes last week. The intrusions involved the use of a never-before-seen malware package dubbed FoxBlade, according to the tech giant's Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC), noting that it added new  ( 3 min )
    China-linked Daxin Malware Targeted Multiple Governments in Espionage Attacks
    A previously undocumented espionage tool has been deployed against selected governments and other critical infrastructure targets as part of a long-running espionage campaign orchestrated by China-linked threat actors since at least 2013. Broadcom's Symantec Threat Hunter team characterized the backdoor, named Daxin, as a technologically advanced malware, allowing the attackers to carry out a  ( 3 min )
    CISA adds recently disclosed Zimbra bug to its Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
    The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog to include a recently disclosed zero-day flaw in the Zimbra email platform citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2022-24682 (CVSS score: 6.1), the issue concerns a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Calendar feature in Zimbra  ( 3 min )
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    New CSS Features In 2022
    2022 is shaping up to be a pretty great year for CSS, with a plethora of new features on the horizon. Some are already starting to land in browsers, others are likely to gain widespread browser support in 2022, while for one or two the process may be a little longer. In this article we’ll take a look at a few of them.  ( 12 min )
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    Cloud-Schutzlösung von Okta könnte Schadcode auf Server lassen
    Ein wichtiges Sicherheitsupdate schließt ein Schadcode-Schlupfloch in Okta Advanced Server Client.  ( 3 min )
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    The UN’s climate report highlights the dangers of natural solutions
    A variety of researchers have highlighted the potential to leverage nature to combat climate change, by planting trees or growing crops to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. But a bleak new report from the UN’s climate panel stresses that relying heavily on these approaches could present real risks as well. The nearly 4,000-page…  ( 3 min )

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    Quarter of a million lawyer disciplinary records leak
    When it comes to the privacy of witnesses and attorneys, this Bar is set low Approximately 260,000 nonpublic disciplinary records stored on behalf of The State Bar of California were found to be exposed to the public and to have been republished on Judyrecords.com, a website that aggregates over 630 million public court records.…  ( 10 min )
    Verizon expands network-as-a-service with VMware SD-WAN
    If enterprise apps are going into the cloud, someone needs to provide the extra plumbing MWC  Verizon Business is adding VMware's software-defined WAN (SD-WAN) offering to a lineup of managed services, the latest move by a major carrier to address the demand for more streamlined networking and security capabilities by increasingly distributed and cloud-centric enterprises.…  ( 10 min )
    Ericsson report details how company paid Islamic State
    Staff sacked after bosses discovered terrorists received money for access to Iraq mobile market A leaked internal report details how Ericsson paid hundreds of millions of pounds to Islamic State terrorists in Iraq, substantiating earlier reports that the company was paying intermediaries to buy off ISIS on its behalf.…  ( 8 min )
    Conti ransomware gang leak: 60,000 messages online
    What looks like Jabber chat app files published after pro-Russia pledge Activists have reportedly leaked the contents of internal chats from the Russia-affiliated Conti ransomware gang as the Ukraine war continues.…  ( 9 min )
    AlmaLinux 8.5 now includes a PowerPC edition
    Backer of thriving RHEL rebuild also hires senior SUSE architect The AlmaLinux Foundation has announced the availability of a PowerPC version of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux rebuild for machines based on IBM's POWER architecture.…  ( 8 min )
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    Sailfish OS: Jolla will russischen Investor loswerden
    Der finnische Softwarehersteller sucht nach Investoren, die den russischen Telco Rostelekom ablösen können. Hintergrund ist nicht nur der Ukraine-Krieg.  ( 4 min )
    Tiktok setzt Videolänge auf bis zu zehn Minuten hoch
    Auf der eigentlich für sehr kurze Videoclips bekannten Plattform Tiktok können Nutzer bald zehnminütige Videos hochladen.  ( 3 min )
    Kernel-Extension in macOS 12 vor dem Aus: OneDrive bessert erneut nach
    Der Umstieg auf Apples File-Provider-Framework geht bei OneDrive mit massiven Problemen einher. Microsoft liefert Funktionen nach – und hofft auf Apple.  ( 4 min )
    App Store: Kleine Entwickler dürfen wieder iPhone-Apps verkaufen
    Wer am "App Store Small Business Program" teilnimmt, um weniger Provision an Apple zu zahlen, durfte keine Apps mehr verkaufen. Das ändert sich jetzt.  ( 4 min )
    heise-Angebot: data2day 2022: Call for Proposals der Konferenz in Karlsruhe gestartet
    Data Scientists, Data Engineers und Data Teams mögen Vorschläge zu Workshops und Vorträgen einreichen. Die data2day findet 2022 wieder in Karlsruhe statt.  ( 4 min )
    Gaia-X: Bundesnetzagentur stellt 117 Millionen Euro für Projekte bereit
    Im ersten Wettbewerb des BMWK wurden Projekte aus Finanz-, Bildungs- und Gesundheitswesen zur Förderung ausgewählt. Die Bundesnetzagentur überwacht den Verlauf.  ( 4 min )
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    CISA and FBI warn of potential data wiping attacks spillover
    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned US organizations that data wiping attacks targeting Ukraine could spill over to targets from other countries. [...]  ( 3 min )
    Chinese cyberspies target govts with their ‘most advanced’ backdoor
    ​Security researchers have discovered Daxin, a China-linked stealthy backdoor specifically designed for deployment in hardened corporate networks that feature advanced threat detection capabilities. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Hackers to NVIDIA: Remove mining cap or we leak hardware data
    The Lapsus$ data extortion group has released what they claim to be data stolen from the Nvidia GPU designer. The cache is an archive that is almost 20GB large. [...]  ( 4 min )
    Ukraine says its 'IT Army' has taken down key Russian sites
    Key Russian websites and state online portals have been taken offline by attacks claimed by the Ukrainian cyber police force, which now openly engages in cyber-warfare. [...]  ( 4 min )
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    We All Are Ukraine 🇺🇦
    As a design community, we all can’t be silent in these times. We need to be united in our fight against the war, for democracy, for those dreams that children are entitled to have when they are growing up. It’s our obligation to help as much as we can. **We are donating all proceeds** from "Interface Design Checklists" PDF to support Ukraine.  ( 4 min )
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    The AI promise: Put IT on autopilot
    Sercompe Business Technology provides essential cloud services to roughly 60 corporate clients, supporting a total of about 50,000 users. So, it’s crucial that the Joinville, Brazil, company’s underlying IT infrastructure deliver reliable service with predictably high performance. But with a complex IT environment that includes more than 2,000 virtual machines and 1 petabyte—equivalent to a…  ( 5 min )
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